Violence can do that to a person. Newt knows, though he may not understand the particulars of this man's situation. He has no problem in waiting patiently for the proverbial storm to subside, and for this man with the baby peacock to allow him a small bit of trust.

"Quite all right. Most only think of the very colorful adults. But it's the markings, really. Starts to give it away." Newt continues and waits until the other man's hand has finished brushing her back, and reaches in to do the same.

"Star, I think it suits her," he offers, though his attention that had been on Star is now offered to Finnick. "You have others? Do you take care of them all on your own?"