"Let's keep her about a little longer just in case it's not, shall we?" So speaks the image of myself I've left behind. Moments later, I return in hawk form with a quivering small red-crowned bird--specifically unharmed--in one talon. I land gently in front of the Lady Jessica and release her sister, then transform back into my human self. "Your pardon, please, Milady, as I mean you no disrespect in so fetching your sister." I look towards her sister: "Your pardon also, please, Lady. I do not normally so treat women, but it seemed rather important that you remain while your gift is examined."

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