Don't look so confused, Eiji. Though, now that he thinks about it, he wouldn't be surprised if he just flat out doesn't understand the concept.

"She just wants you to go away so I'll pay more attention to her." He shrugs and goes to grab one of the newly bought ice pops for himself. "Kind of like that obnoxious 'friend' of yours."

Except a lot more tolerable since he likes her and this doesn't involve anyone being kidnapped. At least the bird is honest about it, unlike some people. Though how she got quite that attached to Ankh in the first place is something of a mystery to him.