And indeed, phoenix talons clicks on tiles as Marco sashayed over poked his way into the bathroom and jumped up onto the edge of the bath with a chirp. If he'd had any doubts that Thatch was an alternate universe version of his secret favorite brother, most of them evaporated at the bath and cigar. And especially at how Thatch was even waiting for him. Marco gave him an affectionate nudge with the top of his birdie head and blue eyes regarded Thatch calmly, waiting for pets and other signs or affection or for Thatch to start the conversation.