"Stuck with the cutest little hawk around is not such a burden. He's such a mischief maker, loves climbing on things to get higher," she chuckled and sighed. Hector made every day bright and exciting, even his grumpy and rough times. "But it is nice to get free and not be covered in sticky lunch residue. And to not be up against ancient, certain doom. Enjoying the break yourself, Karter?"