Ranjana

You could say that. All of them are my crew, except those who just wish to be with me.
[He sits himself up, holding a claw to his chest, letting out a puff of pink mist.]
I don't force anyone to follow me, but aftiks are just drawn to me, and my blessing makes those lacking in feathers join the party. I don't think it affects ai, haven't had a reason to try.