There were two odd creatures trying to circle the castle. One was a very odd hawk. She was on the small side, her feathers a dull dingy gold. Her wings were too small for her body and oddly marked. the hawks eyes were a very human brown, and too large for her head, and there was an odd mark on one foot. Speaking of feet, given how small her wings were, she was walking. Or trying to. She kept stumbling.

her companion - what looked like a cat sized dragon with translucent skin and opal eyes - made a hissing noise.

"If you are laughing, you are dead," the hawk snarled. The two were about the same size, which made the threat a little odd. "So... another ocean walled castle. Magic?"

The dragon made a squawking noise.

"Fine, stupid question...."