"Huh?" Michelle Fuller looked astonished to hear Renee say she didn't dare catch it. "Is there really an animal you're afraid to catch, Renee?"
"There is." Renee's tone suddenly grew serious. "This is a nationally protected Class II species. If I catch it for Summer to keep as a pet, the next ones getting caught and put in a cage will be me and her."
"Ah!" Michelle Fuller exclaimed. "No way! You two can't get locked up. If anyone's going to be taking care of you, it should be me!"
Sylvia Brooks laughed at her comment. "Oh, Michelle, you're so adorable."
The sudden praise made Michelle Fuller blush. "Really? Am I really that adorable?"
"You are," Sylvia Brooks said, nodding seriously. "Very adorable."
Renee pushed the window open a crack and whispered, "Hey there. What kind of falcon are you?"
In truth, she wasn't entirely sure she could even understand the falcon's language.
