But, Nam, he is a feral creature! Who ever heard of a domesticated phoenix? Woefully, Gaja opts to simply leave the plate behind. He highly doubts their host will allow the party to run out of food. He can always come back for more later when Nam softens.

Until then, Gaja fixes him with an offended look. “I don’t presume the old crocodile enjoys wandering aimlessly. Especially when he hardly ever leaves his abode.” The bird huffs, but holds out an arm for Nam to take. If they’re going to walk, he at least wants others to know the dragon is his companion for the evening.

The phoenix can be quite possessive.