I grin at Mechelle, while looking sideways at the bird.<br/><br/>"It's good to be here, Mechelle, and to see you. I got a little delayed, but that makes it all seem like home. A little bird, eh? Shame, he deserves a reward if I knew who. And not Jacqueline then? She does look very regal up there, I must say."<br/><br/>At that point, I find myself having to handle a different bird, blonde and squealy, and hoist her off the ground by standing upright.<br/><br/>"Well, no sad eyes now, Miss J. I shall brighten up your day by just having you in my presence."<br/><br/>I laugh and roll my eyes at Mechelle, in response to the giddy Jaclyn who all but drags me across the bar (not that I fight too hard).<br/><br/>"Hendricks is always good! And you want my coat? Desperate to get me out of my clothes? Gosh, I .. er, didn't realise..."<br/><br/>I hold my arms out to let her take the coat off.