"Me too!" He follows after Pilouette, carrying the massive popcorn bucket for her. "Sometimes I need more company than just Buddy, you know?"

His voice drops to a stage whisper. "But don't tell her I said that!"

It would hurt her birdy feelings.

Entering the room, he eyes the rather human-sized seats filling it. Maybe he can squeeze into one? And not crush it? There are moments he wishes he could be a human, just for a little bit. And then he remembers things like sneezing. Gross!