Overlord Joram looked down at the flaming bird sitting on his lap with fondness. "I am going to retire for the evening. Dave wants to fly free and explore his new abilities."
Karl nodded. "Do you want Hawk to look after him? There are many scary things in the world for an Awakened Rank magical beast."
Joram shook his head. "I think he will be fine. He has been flying around as a common bird all his life."
Karl got up and opened the balcony door. "He can join you back home when he's done. I'm sure he's not going to get lost."
Before Joram could say anything, Dave was rocketing out the door, leaving a streak of fire behind him as he tested his newly enhanced wings. His species was already among the fastest of birds, and now he was even faster.