( She was, but for completely unrelated and starkly impersonal reasons. Collette was expecting nothing, really, maybe confused looks and a few extra stumbles inspired by something more than just the alcohol. Having a semi-coherent reaction drew her attention, wings wrapping back around her body as she shifts her head, ears pointed in his direction.

She's not sure she properly recognized his voice at first. Narrowing her Thought Speak down to just who'd spoken, her response is light and amused. )

< Hey, I might be slightly in the wrong section of the animal kingdom, but I dare you to find me an actual duck half so good at navigating at night. >

( She pauses. )

< Alfie? >