I see. Then you look out for one another, and maintain balance. It seems like an ideal way to work.

[Since the bird seems to be enjoying the attention, pulling at Eley's clothes a little with its beak, perhaps the Spirit will try to pet it now, reaching over and stroking its feathers gently. He seems to be growing quite fond of it...]

Then why did your partners leave so often? Because they were tired? Or because they did not get along with you?