Elves and Santa and all the related thoughts are cast aside as really, she doesn't want to go further down the rabbit hole. It's far more preferable to think of feathered companions and presents and the generally invasive levels of holiday cheer that surround them.

"A fine answer, and I would love to. I've never had a bird of my own, though I like them very much, so I'm very happy to be a co-conspirator in spoiling Sunshine." Is she encroaching? She hopes she isn't encroaching.