"Of course we can." Tavros bobbed his head in answer, letting his hand stay in Sol's hair for a moment longer before he moved to roll his chair back to a more secluded spot where they could sit in privacy and Sollux could play with the bird to further calm down.

"Come on, you can carry him." He spoke gently, smiling at Sol to let him know he trusted him with the bird. "Just hold his harness lead with your other hand."