[Zhaneel's adjustments in the air aren't even thought of, minor shifts of muscle and flaring of feathers as her tail shifts in the air behind her.]

It started as a bit of scouting, but turned into more of an enjoyable stretch of the wings. I had not realized just how large this place was until taking to the skies.

[She knew that they were surrounded by water, another thing she was unfamiliar with... she'd never really identified what an 'island' was before living here.]

A happy surprise is the pleasant company that found me this time. [Her eyes are bright as she offers her companion a bright grin, beak parted again.]