The gryphon's beak opened slightly with its words, but Valetni was right; without lips it should not be nearly so skilled at human speech. Even those few birds skilled at mimicry would have failed to capture the gryphon's annunciation.<br/><br/>The creature hissed as a bandage was pulled tight around his talons, taking a moment to breathe before he addressed the healer's concern. "I will remain on the ground for the time being, if I am afforded the choice. Thank you for your assistance. As for Morr, well... He seems a good man. He addresses me with a title I have not earned, but does so with conviction; his orders, thus far, have been sensible. I cannot speak to his sleeping habits, nor his reluctance to show his face, but I have seen much stranger behaviour from others in the temple." The gryphon was looking sidelong at Valetni while he says this, and his eyes met the man's.<br/><br/>"I was inquiring as to the results of your examination. That assailant seemed inhuman, at the least; have you found an explanation for his speed and strength?"