[ It may only be half a joke, but Sam chuckles anyway, grin widening. ] Better get used to it, you're part of the flock now. [ Yes, that is a bird joke. He can't resist, okay.

And there's another chuckle as he reaches out to push the ribbon out of Shiro's way, tucking it back behind his ear. ]

Yeah, it is. It's good timing, though, I think a lot of us could use the chance to blow off some steam.