"And neither do you apparently. Unless you're taking me deep in the woods to pluck me and roast me over a fire," he said with a hoot of amusement. He invited the man to try, even if he knew that wouldn't happen. If 76 wanted him dead, this opportunity would already provide that.

He was an owl, so neck muscles were such that he could turn his head in very dramatic directions if necessary to have a good look around. He decided to give Jack's hand another peck for good measure, to remind the younger man that he would escape if he wanted to and he would hurt Jack if given the opportunity.

He allowed himself to be carried, peering about. This wasn't a part of the woods that he had yet explored, so it was best to keep his bearings.