Bird? Gecko watched Galen go. He went to the top of the stairwell, doubtful that Galen would return. The men below were strange, having come at him for no obvious reason, so what said they wouldn't do more to an intruder?
The moments took their time, and Gecko rubbed his hands over each other, his wings drooping by his sides. He listened, expecting the screach of the poor Harpy getting overpowered and eaten. Then, a form appeared below, moving quickly. Gecko backed as Galen clamored up.
"Ye-ah alive!" He threw his arms around Galen, lifting him off the ground and spinning. He dropped him and grabbed the shoes. "They-uh in one piece!" He hugged his shoes to his face and kissed them. "I thought they'd eaten you!"
Gecko dropped to the deck and shoved his shoes onto his bare feet. He stood and a smile stretched across his face. "Thank you!"