The Heartwood konaiseiko

A daring wolf and well-intentioned but delusional bird, what could possibly go wrong :'D

Shiv quickly made herself comfortable as she landed on the female's shoulder, dipping her head as she leaned forward so she could still converse with the friendly creature. She faintly remembered her mother's teachings about wolves and coyotes, how many weren't so amicable and would gobble them up, given half a chance — especially in winter. This one seemed to have more...organic tastes, though. Shiv was sure she wouldn't suddenly turn around and make her into a bite-sized snack. Even if the wolf did, she had a sharp weapon and wouldn't hesitate to use it.

As she held up her paw for the magpie to inspect, Shiv quickly took to the air and flew around it once, using her tail to manoeuvre in a tight circle as she studied it. The small white toes seemed to lack the longer feathers that made up Shiv's own wings. It could pose a problem. However, she was sure with enough practice and tutorage, the wolf could join her in the skies! Landing on her shoulder again, the bird gave a series of short, approving chirps. "Good, good. Will do." She cast her gaze ahead then, falling silent for a moment as she registered the wolf's words. "Must practice from tree." It was how she and her hatch mates learned, after all.

"Will show wolf," Shiv added with a clack of her beak, leaping from the girl's shoulder again and scouting ahead, searching for a suitable tree or stump.