"I can't get rid of it." Andy said emphatically, sucking in his lower lip at both the thought of giving his owl away and the pain that said owl had caused. "No one else would have the patience for it and it'd get turned into a feather duster or stuffed into a pillow or whatever they do with carrier owls who don't behave. It's been with me almost as long as you have."
So guilt, basically.
He winced again as Jack pressed the bandage down before flexing his fingers. "I do wish it wouldn't keep on doing this though." he sighed before turning a smile at Jack and leaning in for a nuzzle. "Thank you!"