Raven the Raven

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Despite our anxiousness, the others remained unfazed - Kaiden, Crystal, Callan, and Verrill. Wondering why, I remained seated and calmly observed the bird. It shouldn't attack us unless we provoke it, right? So we should be safe if we remain calm, right?

Kaiden stood up and smiled, stretching his right arm across, as if inviting the bird to land on his arm.

'Is that even safe? What if the raven's claws scratch him?'

To my surprise, the raven landed on Kaiden's arm as if it was the most natural thing to do.

Caw! Caw! Caw!

It cawed again, as if trying to communicate to Kaiden. It even tilted its head and rubbed it on Kaiden's hands while he tried to pet it.