- Carrots, where do you want to go today? Nick Wilde asked on a pleasant Friday afternoon after their shift.
- I was just thinking about that. But I’ll have to admit analysing that feather has kept me busy these last few days.
- Oh yes, that. Any ideas what this could mean? Like, are there truly going to be birds here in Zootopia soon? Nick replied.
Judy pondered for a little. Ever since she found that feather, it was clear a bird somehow ended up in Zootopia. But how and why? Since it was known that birds shared descent from reptiles, making them cousin Classes of sort, she probably figured that they too desire to coexist with mammals. But unlike the reptiles, birds have historically never had a significant presence in Zootopia and were in fact said to reside in gigantic ’Aviaries’ that are difficult to even approach for either reptiles or mammals. Nonetheless, Judy was still excited about the possibility of meeting a bird in person.
- Well, that could be wonderful in principle. But since they’re known to keep to their own affairs, I doubt it’s going to be a simple affair.
- And lemme guess, it’s the ’Wonderful Duo’ who’s going to provide some diplomatic ties? Nick asked sarcastically.
- That remains to be seen. But it was already a tough job to convince Gary was harmless, remember?
- Yeah, I figured. Anyways, wanna go to the movies with me? I’ve been wanting to see that new Spider-Wolf movie for days.
- Yeah, sure. But please, try to be considerate with the popcorns…
The duo then went to the nearby theater to see Spider-Wolf: Homecoming. According to Nick, the new actor managed to pull off the awkwardness beautifully compared to the past two actors. After the movie was over and the duo did the requisite comparison of favourite scenes (Nick’s was Peter’s home movie sequence at the beginning whereas Judy’s was the Spider-Wolf suit activating all of it’s powers for the first time), the two went back to their respective apartments. The next morning in ZPD’s bullpen, Chief Bogo requested Nick and Judy to his office.
- So, what’s up Chief? I take it you have something important to tell us? Nick said.
- And in fact I do. We’ve analyzed the feather you brought us thoroughly and after considering the options, we’ve come to the conclusion that it belongs to a condor.
- A condor? Judy explaimed.
- Yes, you heard me right. The witnesses were rather sparse that day but there’s definitely a correlation between what they saw and this feather. And since then, there have been reported sightings of other bird species such as pigeons and hawks. There’s still debate both within the ZPD and the City Hall what could all of this mean. But it’s possible they’re scouts of some kind.
- Scouts, huh? Like, could this be a good thing or a bad thing? Nick asked.
- I don’t want to jump into conclusions just yet. But I feel attempting some sort of a contact with the birds should take priority. Officers Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, I’m going to give you a special mission.
At this, both Nick and Judy rose from their seats and made a salute.
- You two are going to the Nocturnal District and find one of the only leads with extensive knowledge about birds, Charles Battson. He reportedly visited an Aviary some years ago but was promptly kicked out for not being the ’right sort of flyer’. His address is Echo Avenue 13-A-4-2. You’re now dismissed.
- Yes sir! Nick and Judy said in unison while again making a salute.
Outside, the two promptly entered their car and set the coordinates to the Nocturnal District.
- What sort of a person is this Charles Battson anyway? Do you think he’d actually have useful information to give us? Nick Wilde asked.
- Hey relax, we’re the ones who took down the Lynxleys, remember? If there’s something we excel at, it’s making the impossible possible!
- Yeah, you’re right. You’re absolutely right, Carrots. C’mon, we’ve got a mystery concerning birds to solve!
The duo promptly excited the ZPD garage and towards the tunnel that would lead them to the Nocturnal District, confident that no matter what happens, they'll always have each other's back.
