Design Flaws, Part 2
"He's beautiful, isn't he."
The words were an understatement, and completely unnecessary. His relatives had been dazzled from the moment they walked in the door.
"Show them your wings, Yue." He couldn't resist showing off, just a little. "I found a way to embue moonlight into them." He began. "They glow very slightly, and-"
"Chfff."
A low sneeze interrupted him, the slight sound a cat would make. He turned around, and Yue was looking just as surprised as he was.
He cleared his throat and went on. "As I was saying-"
"Chff. Chff! Chff!"
For a moment, no one spoke. Then his father lay a hand on his shoulder.
"I think," Father said gently, "he's allergic to feathers."
Slightly over, but see if I care ^_~ I liked the idea.