[It's her turn to bristle a bit in embarrassment, especially so when Bidowlfin hoots in his agreement, chirping about how much he loves them both...]

I very much doubt that. You would have found him sooner than later. You've a very frustrating way of sniffing out those who need a place.

[She looks down to the owls.]

But it was a blessing. I am glad that we did.

[If they hadn't... well, she doesn't want to think about that, and sensing her thoughts, Bidowlfin pecks at her now, making her hand retract away from them.]

If only he would stop causing us so much trouble.