I like that they are looking different directions :) Just two people watching different birds. And I like my explanation that blackbirds level up and become red-winged blackbirds. Now to think through how a bird levels up - fighting in Pokémon-style battles? Gathering the right items from a variety of side-quests? Studying hard and acing the test? Who knows.
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A: Is that a red-winged blackbird?
B: Nope, just a regular blackbird. He hasn't earned his stripes yet.