"I can see it hasn't killed you yet," Nida shakes his head as he smiles down at her. "But you've got to respect that it's there, Steph. Because sooner or later, it could kill you. Maybe, you know, land before you change in the future. Or don't fly near hawks. They like eating small, noisy things like you."

Is he talking about the bird or just Steph. Probably Steph.