She had continued on with her business deep in thought, taking care of her spoils from the hunt and bringing dinner to Amelia. It was then she had broached the topic with her after telling her about the day. She had found it amusing, and it warmed Shortbeak’s heart to see her smile as much as she was able. Amelia felt it would be good to take up their offer. She could finally get steady employment, and they could stop traveling everywhere. She said the last part more for Shortbeak’s benefit than her own. She knew she had adored all the wonders and sights they had seen as they traveled but knew she could never fully enjoy them, not confined as she was to the carriage for fear of the public. And especially not now when the ash had spread to make her wings immobile and her forelegs near useless.