(SE) so we light up (O)

VAI The huntress Vai waited by while he decided what he was going to do, arms folded across her chest, an amused expression on her face. She knew enough about cats to know what his ears flattening back meant, raising an eyebrow expectantly. Only apparently Sunjata had yet another trick up his sleeve, because in place of the expected flying fox, a colourful parrot appeared, flapping up to totter onto her shoulder. ”No way,” she said, especially at the voice that came croaking out, and it was with a broad smile that she began to head up the beach again. ”So this is how pirates feel,” she said, glancing sidelong at the feel of him nestling against her curls. ”The going will be easier like this at least. Do we need to drop you on the doorstep with a note telling Nate that you’ve had a bit to drink?” she asked, prepared for the possibility that he might go sliding off her shoulder.