The whatever-it-was watched Dan from behind Neville as he unhid himself. Now that he could see the creature, he saw that it was nothing like the thing in his dream. It was big, yeah, with wings and massive eyes, but it wasn't rabid and looking to claw his throat out. He hoped.
"What..." he managed, glancing at Neville before looking back at the creature. "He's called... Ruby?" he asked, very hesitantly. "What is he?"