“Oh why would I do that? She is such a very sick girl. I would be remiss to release her back to her family before she is well. And such a wonderful conversationalist. You know, she was so proud of you that you finally deigned to seek help for once. She’s been awfully worried about how much you do for her and how its affecting you. Such a sweet girl.” Shortbeak didn’t want to hear it. She turned her eyes screwed shut as she tossed her head. “And I had nothing but glowing praise for you, especially about how you singlehandedly saved the kingdom. Oh she was positively beaming with pride over you. I’ll be sure to take very good care of her.”