Eyes widening, he listened to the song, enchanted by it. He'd always wanted to hear a phoenix sing but had never been able to. This was an honor he never expected to have given who his family was. Cian listened quietly to the few notes then gave the bird a soft smile before reaching out to gently stroke his face. Turning the water off, he set the hose aside then just ran his fingers over him.

He didn't want his feathers to get messed up, after all. Best to help him get them in order at least.

"When you feel safe I will help you escape," he promised him.