Nazrael pets his bird, and tries to shorten the pendent so Corvus can wear it. If that's not possible he will tie it to the birds leg.

"I'll come and see Birchby, and if no one else wants the books, I'd be glad to have them. Who knows, maybe I can put them to some good use!"

He walks with Aron, along whichever path to Birchby Aron deems best.

"Why were you so far away from the village?"