Spoiler!
reason why he compares her to the canary is because that is layla to him. within his reach in his control. he CLIPS her wings, CAGES her, DOESNT let her fly. the bird is innocent and young, like layla. which is why she has the same fur color as layla's hair. he'll do worse things to layla in this contex but ill just stop🥲
i lost my other account guys😞