Little known fact: The title of this chapter came from the title of a Nightwish song. Is the chapter inspired by it? No, not really, but the three gals here kind of match those three birds in a metaphorical sense.

Nozomi: Crow (change, freedom, also she's got a tragic history)

Miko: Owl (mystery, magic, wisdom)

Sachiko: Dove (love, devotion, and definitely a peacekeeper, heh)