[ Somnus has fewer concerns for Pyra than if it were anyone else to sit beside him. After Horus draws back in a seemingly contented mood from his meal, Somnus guides him toward Pyra as promised. Soon the bird is perched on her hand with minimal fuss and some intermittent squawking. Previous exposures to her presence and her gentle nature keep Horus in a more or less mild mood through the brief walk back to the townhouse.

Surely she remembers the steps to unleashing a raptor. Somnus stands back and allows her to work the steps backwards to leash Horus back onto his perch in the bedroom. Once the deed is done, he closes the door behind them. ]

He overcame his fear of people long ago. All that remains is to recognize you as another handler through repetition.