[ She just shoots him a deadpan look, wry amusement flickering in her gaze. ]

You didn't. But even if you had, I'm not the one on the team that supposedly talks to birds.

[ She sees that shift in his demeanor at the mention of his family, takes note of it, and starts carefully watching her step - just in case.

A nod of her head, in response to his question. ] I do. [ A pause, before she huffs out a breath. ] More than I care to know. I'm... from quite a ways ahead of everyone here, I'm afraid.