Scale and Flail
The creature's dancing became wilder, and Pfiann got the sense he was intruding on the creature's territory, and stepped back just as the silver thing swooshed over his head.

"Please try to understand. We will happily give you some of our treasures, and even make some especially for you. But in order to do that, we need inspiration. All we ask for is one of your shining not-feathers in return."


The Newcomers - Pincer Movement

The Peafowlkin, a female called Phenelope, returned the courtesy of these odd creatures. Whatever they were, they shone like light off the surface of the water.

"Greetings. I am known as Phenelope. What may I call you, and in what capacity may I help you?"