That's reassuring. At least I still have the touch.

[And speaking of which he does give those little appendages a gentle rub with the tips of his fingers, readjusting any feathers that might be out of place.]

They do seem a bit disproportionate, that would make it difficult to fly, a bit like the dodo bird. Though I have to say, I am intrigued by the number of worlds out there intent on shanghaiing off-worlders...and attaching things to their body.