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Cecilia gasped lightly in surprise as she felt Neric perch himself of her shoulder. Turning her head enough to meet the being shrouded in darkness, her eyes lit up. "Hello there Neric. I've never felt better," she answered, her elation clearly showing, though at the same time, she really didn't want to startle him by being too loud. "Come to enjoy the hike with everyone?" she playfully asked while  her hand, of the arm he perched on, came over and began to delicately pet him across his wing and back. She had never handled a hawk or even a chicken for that matter, so she could only hope Neric enjoyed it at least a little. Cecilia also turned around to see James, an overjoyed expression on her face. She waved meekly at him, words failing her momentarily.