There was that hint of excitement to riding a hippogriff that was on the hunt. She could feel the strength of its muscles as they flexed and stretched in an attempt to grab the bird and the slight hitch and bump as it grabbed hold of it almost caused her to lose balance but no worries, she held tight.

The momentary thrill was lost when they descended further. What?? Whaaaat???? Lex watched, hardly blinking as the Hippogriff landed and helped itself to an early lunch.

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This wasn't happening. It wasn't. Nope. It was not jeopardizing their time in the sky JUST for a small meal. Lex leaned around to get a better look at him and saw the way it tore the bird apart effortlessly, swallowing it only seconds later. She would allow herself to be impressed. Her Hippogriff was a vicious predator and she liked vicious things, so long as they weren't attacking her. Deep down she was pleased but really, they had to get going.

"Reckon you've had your fill now come on, we're really behind now and the Professor's gonna think we got lost or I'm incompetent." Which she wasn't, she was merely enjoying the freedom.

Once again she clicked at its sides to get them up in the air again. As they climbed higher and higher into the sky she was able to get a better look around. If she squinted she could see that some were already approaching the finish line. Poor them, their ride was over. She would be enjoying hers. Just no more birds, yeah?