She sucked in some air between her teeth. "Feathers? No. At least, not that I've ever been told." And she probably would know. "They're the most prominent race in the kingdom of Valeria. The oldest of the new races, if you believe what they say." And she usually did, even if some of them were a bit self-aggrandizing.

Trying to decide which race was the 'best' felt like an argument long worth abandoning. Both because it was stupid and because there were more important battles to wage.

"But yes. I lived among the Elves half of my life. I never thought I would see one again!" She flashed him a bright smile. "It's truly an honor to meet you, my lord."