"Good luck with that.. I heard some dumb asshole's bird messed up its face trying to attack one.. they just vanish really fast. Or get hypnotized. Maybe they'll just get bored and leave us alone eventually."

It was nice having a solid presence next to him but he wasn't going to admit that out loud. He worked hard at cultivating this don't need anyone image.

"Well if you're having trouble sleeping you should just stay over here in my bed."