With extreme curiosity bubbling in his mind, John made his announcement:
"My dear children. As you all have witnessed, our lovely Woodie has made her first personal disciple under her tutelage. Many unexpected things are happening here today. And despite all the hilarious parts... you're all here to receive your punishment. Are you ready?"
"Yes, sir!"
The flock responded in perfect tandem, as if they had rehearsed for this very moment.
John smiled.
"Good. Step forward, House of Parrots."
The five alpha parrots moved without hesitation, stepping forward in neat formation. None uttered a word—discipline oozed from their colorful feathers.
"Now," John continued, "pick a hundred birds from there. Be quick. You have five minutes."
The five alphas took to the air in sharp bursts of flight, circling over the mass of three hundred captured-or—rather, charmed—birds below.
John watched, amused.
