Curtis extended his hand and rubbed Bai Qingqing's head, then pulled her into his arms.
"I'll go look for food for you right away." Curtis's lips curled up slightly, and he carried Bai Qingqing up horizontally.
Fearing that she would get sunburned, Curtis returned to the cave and took out a piece of animal skin to cover her body before slithering off in a good mood.
Curtis was brought back by his mate's strong summon just as Parker was saved. When Parker saw that Curtis had disappeared, he knew what Bai Qingqing had done.
Parker felt complicated inside. It was supposed to be Curtis's protection over Bai Qingqing, but it had become a means for her to protect him instead. He felt touched and yet upset at the same time.
Parker turned into his human form while being grabbed by the peacock's claws, then said, "Fly in that direction."
Alva lowered his head and looked at him, then flew in the direction Parker pointed in.
