[The concept of a 'phoenix' is something Aerith has read about in books, though has largely considered it akin to a storybook creature.

She finds herself looking over to the drake and after a moment, she shakes her head.]

No. Pretty sure it's not mythological. We saw a few of them where I come from. Probably more than we would have liked to. So not mythological at all. It sounds like you're having a good rapport with yours.