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Engill
Gil was wary of Sophia. Not timid, he certainly was never that, but...wary. He wasn't sure how the woman would respond to him. But Ezra was very close to her so she must be trustworthy and pleasant for a human. She was a little younger than he'd expected her to be, with features probably considered very pretty to human eyes he thought. Was that why Ezra was fond of her? For some reason that thought rankled though he didn't know why it should. He stepped out from where he'd be virtually hiding until given away by the cat. He'd wanted to observe Ezra's reaction to the house. Lumberjack's cabin...Is that what the youth had told Sophia he was? A lumberjack? It was as good a cover as any if he couldn't tell this woman the truth. "Hello, Ez" he greeted him with a warm smile. He looked to Sophia. He held his hand out - that was how humans greeted one another, right? They held out a hand. "I'm pleased to meet you, Sophia. I'm Engill. You may call me Gil." He glanced back at Ezra. "I told you I had a surprise for you. I've had the cabin...remodeled. Well...replaced. I hope you like it. I thought it would be more comfortable for you. Come on in, put your things in your room and I'll make us some rosehip tea."

Engill
Gil smiled at the woman though it was merely a polite one, not the warm lazy smile he gave Ezra. "Your room is the top floor, Ez. I hope it's okay. Feel free to change it anyhow you like to suit" he told him. He turned his attention back to Sophia, quirking a brow at her words. Ez was fond of him? He wasn't merely a pleasant and opportune escape from his thoughtless and worthless parents? He knew the boy liked him of course, he'd not be here now with cat and baggage if he didn't like him, but he would not have used the word fond. "I am fond of Ez, too, and I tolerate few people" he replied. "Come to the kitchen, I'll make us that tea." He led the way indoors to the kitchen and set a kettle to boil. It still seemed a little odd to him to use the appliance rather than setting a pan on a fire but he could not deny its convenience.

Engill
It was a natural and obvious question and one Engill had anticipated. He would have thought less of the human woman if she had not inquired. The right approach would have been just to offer a sincere verbal reassurance. But Engill as ever did not hold back his intentions, emotions or reality. The first thing he did was to wave a hand over the kitchen counter and materialize a small pile of gold coins. He smiled at her then spread his wings wide. "I'm his Guardian Angel" he replied. "And a virgin so you needn't be concerned about his welfare with me."

Engill
"Take the money. I doubt Ezra's parents pay you well and I suspect you will be out of a job when they discover he is gone" Gil told her. He set a cup of rosehip tea in front of her and took a seat. "I do not believe I have ever heard of an angel pervert. We are not able to enter into relations with someone unless there is a very strong bonding. And breaking that bond...well, I will not tell you what the consequences of that can be. You need not know of such things. But yes, you can be sure I will take great care of the young human. I know he is more frail emotionally that he will show. Shall we go and see how he likes his room?"

Engill
Gil smiled and nodded. "Very well. Though it's not charity if that is your concern, more compensation as I am the reason you will lose your job." He waved a hand and made the money simply vanish again. He had no real use for it. "You go on up and have a few moment alone with him" he suggested and sipped his tea. "I'll come on up shortly."

Engill
When Sophia came downstairs Gil said goodbye to her and showed her to the door, assuring her she was welcome to visit Ezra when she wished. He washed up the teacups and put them away before going to the woodstore to fetch Cloud. The bird was asleep so he picked up the grass filled box and carried it carefully upstairs. He tapped on Ezra's door. "Ez? It's Gil. Sophia just left. I've brought Cloud up to you" he told him through the door and waited for a response.

Engill
Gil handed over the large cardboard box with the sleeping bird. "He's fine. He's tired out from running around outside" the angel replied. He sat down on the edge of the bed. "I hope you like the room and the house. Let me know if I did something wrong and we'll put it right. I think I did everything okay. It's taken some getting used to. I'll be honest. I've got a small shelter in the woods still for when I feel too overwhelmed by this place! Sophia seems pleasant. She asked me my intentions and warned me to take care of you. I told her I'm your Guardian Angel and she left reassured. I told her she's welcome to visit you whenever."