"Yes, just like no chocolate." Siffleur agrees. He gives Ava a smile and walks into the bushes.

The transformation takes the time it takes, and there's no way to make the sounds of bones snapping less gruesome, but he hopes that it taking place out of sight behind the greenery is enough to shield Ava from the worst of it.

And, he hopes that she forgets all about any noises when she sees him trot out. Siffleur comes towards her, stopping a few feet in front of Ava and then flopping on his side and giving her a friendly chirp.