She removes it after its obvious that he doesn't know about shaking hands, and rolls her shoulders in the way of flustered teenage girls everywhere. Half apology, half nerves. Hel doesn't get out much.

"Why would anyone want a raven? Really. Nasty little things, they are."

She shakes her head, and looks down at Serri;

"Wolves are much better. I have no opinion on the other animals. Do any people end up with cold-blooded lir?"

She's just curious. Niall is the only person she's gotten to speak with about other worlds.

"I am pleased for you that you found him, then. As I said, he is very beautiful."