[ The words make Dick miss his own mom a whole lot. It's been nearly five years since he last heard her voice, but he can feel her absence completely, just now. ]

[ An ache he's grown used to, over time, so he holds it close to his heart and keeps on going. ]

I ... think I can fly, here. Back home, I also could - but with less magic. Just a lot of practice, and some courage. I was a trapeze artist!

[ Among other things. ]

But I don't think birds like living in cages. Even if they're probably better cared for, there.

It's good that your brother is here, isn't it? I'm an only child. Though I had a cousin!