[PQ] Feathers & Fearlessness

The hawk had never seen a bird like the harpy before, which was his first indication that this was likely a shapechanger answering his call. Though given the newness of his world it was entirely possible that the crimson-eyed creature did indeed belong here and was merely out for a glide. However as Kiada circled lower and lower still, eyes intent on the human-skinned hawk, the alchemist became even more sure that the bird was actually a human. Who though, he had no idea. As she landed changing easily from avian to woman, Remi fixed the icy-eyed woman with a friendly smile and nod. As she circled around, Remi tracked her movements with a openly optimistic expression despite the strong and impregnable expression that his new companion wore. "Pleased to meet you Kiada. I am Remi." Her name flowed off of his accented lips like a melody, and he dipped his curly head slightly in greeting. Turning another bird was quick to arrive, and once again it was not one that he recognized. That was why as the bird neared the ground and shifted with impressive elegance into the form of Devrum, Remi was taken aback. The bear? A bird now? "Wings look good on you." Remi said with a boyish grin. Glancing over at his shoulder then back to Devrum, Remi motioned towards Kiada. "This is Kiada. She is new here. Kiada, this is Devrum." Though three seemed like a fairly safe number, given how new Kiada was he'd not risk her safety without proper warning. "A monster guards the spire. That is why we are going to try and fly to avoid it. That being said we have no way of knowing what else might be protecting it. This may end up just being a boring flight for the three of us, but potentially not." If she was going to back out, now was the time. Taking a breath, Remi looked up. Can you hear me like this? It was a recently ability he'd learned that he had: he could speak telepathically with other attuned even when he wasn't shifted. However even while they were, that did not necessarily mean they could speak back. Make it clear if you see something while we are up there. We should remain as a group if we can. So saying, it seemed they were ready to begin. Trotting forward a few steps despite the snow, Remi's arms spread from his sides and with the practiced ease of years of doing precisely this, Remi's body contorted and contracted into an avian shape much smaller than his two companions. Still, he was agile and fast, though hopefully for this mission he wouldn't have to rely on this skills. Gliding towards the Spire, Remi's sharp eyes warily watched for the demon to see if their presence had alerted it or drawn it out. We will circle as we go up. He mentally called to them, and so saying, he began to loop around the spiral flying higher. Though they were only about 20 feet off the ground, a bizarre and cantankerous wind blew out of nowhere. With freezing gusts it buffeted the birds around. To make matters worse it seemed weighty with moisture making their feathers feel soggy and heavy. what —? Remi whispered with a startled trill, fanning his wings as his smaller body was tossed about by the winds. Kiada and Devrum will be similarly bounced about by this sudden change in weather. How will they overcome/avoid it? REMI I wish I could discover something that doesn't expire