The Coffee House

( - It's your turn now )

“Dook! “ the ferret squeaked setting down on Marlow’s shoulder.

"Hello, little fellow", Marlow said, turning his head to get a good look at the ferret. He wasn't greatly comfortable, but in spite of the ferret's presence, he was not slowed at all. This allowed the entire group to catch up to Chloe and the birds.

( - Your turn now )

The birds calmed down when they noticed everyone caught up. They stopped bickering and looked over at everyone, judging their paces. 

These birds are smart and calculating, Chloe thought to herself as she walked up to one.

Cheryl gazed up, and smiled towards the golden beak of one of the black-coloured birds. She knew from previous experience that, as long as she didn't do anything to make them feel threatened, these creatures would be friendly towards her - but naturally, she was still a little nervous about what she was about to ask.

"Greetings, lovely Dragonbird... would you please let me ride you?"

The ferret cocked its head watching Cheryl and the birds.

Marlow too elected to keep a safe distance form the creatures for the time being. He was concerned for the safety of the ferret, which for all he knew could be a natural prey for these large birds. There was also the matter of the item in his bag to consider. Granted, these birds had been shown to be tame before, but being so far away from home, and not ones he was familiar with, who knows how they would be received on this occasion.

"You be careful with them!" he called out to Cheryl and Chloe.

( - Your turn now )

The birds cooed, cocking their heads. They slowly bent their ankles, resting on the ground, inviting everyone to ride them.

Chloe noticed the cues of the birds, nodding. “I think they’re inviting us to ride them,” she pointed out.