Technically, that would be the correct term regardless of the phrasing applied, but Ace knew better than to pursue the topic she had unwillingly brought up. Besides, Tear was already doing so well, it spared him any comments he might have otherwise had, instead allowing him to watch her idly some more, awe sparking in his eyes as he did.

Being so absorbed in that act made it all the easier for him to completely lower his guard, lips parting in surprise as her suggestion completely took him aback.

And so he asked, unsure. "... Ifrit?" As fascinating it was to consider such a possibility, there was also something oddly... off-putting about the image that had now formed in his mind. It wasn't as if the feathered beings had to compete with the mighty Eidolons; they were both completely different leagues of their own. The birds were probably better off developing neither massive flaming horns nor earth-shattering punches, now that he thought of it.

"I'm... afraid she does not." Without meaning to sound discouraging, he added, with a sheepish smirk, "What about something less—...."

However, his words ultimately trailed off into a thoughtful hum.