Mara smiled at the little girl. It was rare for a gryphon to trust so quickly, but this little human had warmed her heart. Something in her felt for the child, and she knew the child loved her as well.
"Young one, you have a strange sort of magic that is rare to find in this world. That magic can be powerful, wonderful, and I wish to protect you. " Mara said. "You can become my child, a Gryphon rider. I will protect you and watch over you. With the proper wish, we can send all those worries of your house away."
Amy gasped. "Really? You ...you'll stay?"
Mara nodded. "Yes. All you have to do is wish that I was your gryphon, and that my presence would drive away all the worries of your family and farm."
Amy nodded. "I wish Mara was -my- gryphon, and her being that would help me and my family...."