Nope, definitely not one of those birds. Very cute, weird little fellas, though, aren't they?

[ rodion lets out a low mrp from her ankles, big tail flicking back and forth as he watches said penguins toddle around with their little bowties. portia doesn't even miss a beat as she snags one of the pastries, offering it to him. ]

Just habit, mostly. Usually I'm the one that's just finished planning these whole gettogethers and parties back home. Now they're done by whatever powers that be for these reunions.