[Oddly enough it doesn't really startle her all that much, more a little jump and that's all. Instead, what it does do it cause that Vullaby to make her shitlist.]

Uncute! [She snaps before the Fletchling puffs up more, flapping her wings to hover above Maria's shoulder and issue a still lyrical screech of her own.]

That's right, Birdie, that thing is totally uncute and doesn't deserve our attention! [She huffs for a moment before finally acknowledging Fran.]

Oh... Hello. Sorry about that?