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"Oh, this?" Arthur said, picking up Ignis and holding her up. "This is Ignis, my new familiar."

Alicia blinked, tilting her head. "A... chick?"

Hearing the word, Ignis immediately started pecking at Alicia's head, her small beak surprisingly persistent.

"Ha-ha, easy there!" Arthur chuckled as he gently pulled Ignis back. "She doesn't like being called a 'chick.'"

"She can understand me?" Alicia asked, her eyes widening.

"Of course. Did you really think she was just some regular bird?" Arthur smirked and motioned for Alicia to lean in closer. "Come here. Let me tell you a little secret."

Curious, Alicia leaned in, and Arthur whispered in her ear, "She's a phoenix."

"WHAT?!" Alicia exclaimed, her voice ringing through the room.

"Hey, hey! Calm down!" Arthur quickly waved his hands to quiet her.