[Though he pays little attention to the path of the two in flight or the flapping of the rest, Barok has to pause and peer down once he feels that disturbance and hears her brief cry. Before he gets out any remark regarding that, however, she asks about his particular animal companions.]

They found their way here, and I saw no reason to deny them shelter.

[She wouldn't ask about dogs or birds, so why is she asking about bats?? Bats are people too. Before he continues upwards, though:]

... if you would, Miss Mikotoba, step away from the ladder.

[he does not trust you to not make it worse. It's sturdy enough, thank you.]