Loki gives a little laugh. "That's not always true of organic birds, but you make a fair point. I'm partial to corvids in general, but I wouldn't say they're always trustworthy. I'd probably like them less if they were."

"You're correct." She closes her eyes, comfortable in his arms. "I'm more likely to face aggression with trickery than shoot back, but you would not be undefended."

"I...like it, you know. I never expect friends or lovers to take my side or protect me, but it feels so good when they do."