Tom took the first turn at brushing the phoenix. When he was finished, Naya decided to go next. She took the brush from her housemate and dipped it into the warm beeswax. “Alright Mr. Phoenix, are you ready for some more brushing?” Turning to Heath, she said, “I think we need to know his name too”. Her attention back on the phoenix, she said, “What is your name little birdie?” Knowing the professor, she was sure he had to have one.

Back to the task at hand, Naya gently placed the brush on the phoenix’s tail feather and began to do her job. Slowly and softly, she moved the brush across his feather. Once she felt that she had completely covered the every spot completely, she stepped back. Handing the brush to Heath, she said, “It’s your turn now”. Hopefully their TLC would make the phoenix feel better.