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Assessing His Condition

Even after the lorikeet woke up, it didn't leave Bee's side. She thought he might just fly away when he was well rested, but that wasn't the case at all. She started to fear that he truly was hurt, so she thought it would be better for him to check on his condition. She looked at his wing and then his whole body.

The bird didn't fight back at any point during this process. He let her examine him over, which made Bee realize that, thank goodness, he wasn't hurt at all. But what was wrong with him?

Still Not Quite Right

Bee had looked at the bird and decided that he was healthy and fit, but he still didn't fly away. He seemed cozy snuggled up to Bee's chest, but he still didn't feel quite right. He was still upset because his feathers were still ruffled and he continued fluffing them up. Bee really didn't know what to do or how to help the tiny fellow, though.

She finally decided to let him go at his own pace. She promised to keep being a safe place for him and hoped that one day he would feel better and be able to fly away.

Joining Her Inside

Bee was definitely enjoying the snuggles, but there came a time when she had to get up and move. She couldn't stay on her terrace forever, and she realized she needed to grab some food and water. So, she delicately took the bird off of her and went into the kitchen. She had no idea what the lorikeet would do next, but she was sure it wouldn't follow her inside.

Bee knew that this bird had picked her for some reason since it flew around her house and sat on her shoulder. But she still didn't really get what that motive was.

Building a Bond

Bee was overjoyed that this lorikeet had picked her, but she was also practical. She thought that once the bird got healthier, it would just leave her and never come back. She loved the time they spent together. They cuddled on the deck, looked around the house together, and spoke about everything and anything. It looked like the bird was having fun too.

They were really close after spending the whole day together. They looked like they had become great friends, but Bee didn't know what would happen next.

Staying Put

Every day for the next week, Bee woke up thinking that day would be the day the lorikeet would fly away and leave her alone. But that day never came. The bird would spend time on the deck and in her house, and it was evident that he didn't want to leave her side. He felt safe with her, and they were quite close. She loved the bird just as much as the bird loved her.

Bee felt like the bird had always been there with her around the house. But she still didn't know him very well.

Choosing a Name

Bee knew she had to name the bird if she wanted it to stay. But what name would she give him? She realized she had to come up with a name that fit his personality and his strange habits. One of those habits was bobbing his head when he was joyful or aroused. She didn't have to think too hard about it, so she chose the name Elvis for him.

Bee knew there was no going back when she gave him his name. She had really connected with Elvis, and she knew she would never forget him, even if he left her.