He was difficult to spot at first - a black bird that pudgy suited the shadows nicely. It was when he opened his eyes he was visible, though he huffed a bit, making appear even bigger - but comically so. "Leave the weapons away, and then in you go, same as before."

Perhaps he was less worldly and mystical and just more like Poe - jealous of anything that took his mistress' attention. He hopped up, and flew into the manor.