( Nico visibly perks when he mentions his areas of specialisation, not least because she's yet to meet anyone else who's taken to alchemy quite like she has. That's something they'll have to talk about another time, however, because the conversation is already moving and Hubert appears to be— )

Huh!

( Degrees more real is about right — the sparrow looks solid enough as it twirls around the shop. )

"For whatever reason", huh? I dunno ... I reckon that says a lot about you, Hubert.

( But there's a cheeky little grin settled on her lips that suggests she's only teasing. Even if he does tend towards more questionable magic, who is she to judge? Besides, her own magic is channelled in brightly burning destructive bursts, which she'd also argue says a great deal about her too. Rather shadows and mist than potentially exploding yet another kettle. )

Anyway, you're right, that'll work perfect for what I want. How about somethin' a bit bigger than a sparrow? I'm thinkin' ... a woman doin' a pin-up kinda stripping thing, only she unzips her skin an' goes right down to her bones? That could be fun!

( She chuckles at the idea. )

Not like — real detailed or anythin', I don't want it to be gross. A silhouette, maybe?