Walter lifted a hand and hesitantly pet Darkness, as Jack had demonstrated. Darkness preened under the attention from both Trainers, fluffing up his feathers.

"I did not know that." After certain experiences as a child, he hadn't taken the time to learn much about any sort of animal. He had liked birds however, mostly watching them from afar. He could never really say why. He looked to Edgar again. Given Jack was petting his Murkrow, would it be okay to try and touch Edgar? But he didn't want to be peck or scratched for it.