He's usually a lot better about staying indoors, but he decided it was time to move out.

[ The phoenix lands again, still on Chizuru's shoulder. His little hop is in protest. That's not what he's doing at all, and Ash knows it.

Ash knows it, and he's chasing after him for a reason. That makes the running no less annoying. ]

I don't really know what's gotten into him.

[ It seems that Chizuru has been chosen. The phoenix didn't even ask if she had plans first so, rude or not, his talons curl into the fabric of her clothing enough to bring it with him slightly when he flies forward a little. He's too small to actually lift her, but he's urging her in a certain direction. ]

Hey, what are you trying to do? You can't just kidnap people.