[ The only sign that Clive might find it strange that a hawk is talking to him is the slight arching of his brows. Otherwise, this is really not the strangest thing that's ever happened to him. ]

You're welcome.

[ And because he tends to be a man of action rather than words, he just waits quietly while Tobias preens his feathers, though curiosity does seem to get the better of him after a few moments. ]

You are a hawk, aren't you? I don't think I've seen any with markings quite like yours where I'm from.