Do be careful. It's handy for scaring people, but that kind of reputation might cause some trouble for you in the long run.

[ Intimidation vs Persuasion, fight. Though they miiight be latching onto the topic change somewhat - it's better then letting it drift back to their own death again. ]

Oh! You're... um... [ Uh. Shoot, they can't remember which Paths got the summoning spells. There was two, wasn't there...? ] One of the magic-y types, aren't you? It would make sense that the bird likes you, then. Since you technically created them.

[ #nailed it

Still, they're halfway through reaching out to pet the poor bird when their sense of self preservation finally gets the memo and kicks in. Whoops. ] Wait- may I? They're very pretty.