[he notices how enthusiastic Marco is about getting on this...truly]

Look, I don't want to leave, either. Really, I don't. This is as close to any home as I'm going to get until we sort this world out, and I'm pretty sure we're going to have to drag Leanne back from the deepest heart of the forest at some point.

[stands up, hands on his hips, looking down at the mess]

That being said, I am perfectly capable of getting my talons involved if it means your crew won't come trampling through the thicket just because they have to capture a rogue phoenix.