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With that attempt stopped, Estelle hopped closer and climbed onto Sunset’s shoulder. A brief nuzzle on her cheek for comfort first before she’d speak up.

“Are you going to be ok? That was too close!”

Sunset felt a warmth flow through her as the bird nuzzled her cheek. She was stunned for a moment when she heard the bird speak, but she’d seen weirder in her life. Sniffling she said, “Why do you care?”