XD Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Anyhow turns out I may have an unexpected hour or so of computer time, not that I really have anything more to add right now. But yeah, don't feel obligated to make Ironbeak hold a conversation, but just kind of let her stay with the group and glare at people every once in awhile. She has a soft spot for Lilith/Zoe though, so probably less glaring in her direction, haha.
Also treespyro, just to let you know Ironbeak's gone to sleep, so she's not doing any hovering...well, actually now that I think about it, she should probably be standing as lookout while the others sleep. Hm, I think I'm going to change that, now. Thanks for the idea!
If anybody wants to relieve Ironbeak of sentry duty at some point during the night (three guesses as to who'll volunteer first), she would be content with being relieved and somebody showing that initiative. She wouldn't really say anything, just look at them, nod, pretend to sleep at first but instead watch to make sure the sentry is doing a decent job, then tuck her head under her wing and go to sleep.
Thanks for the idea, treespyro! =D
~Psychic