[Sadly, this time all he gets out of her is a quiet "ugh" when nobody answers her. This wasn't going to be fun.

Well, not for her at least.

She turns back to the elf and folds her arms authoritatively.]

Look, a New Feather is someone the Malnosso just dropped here. You'll notice the sudden addition to your anatomy?

There should be a book close by with your name on it. [She gives a suffering sigh and looks heavenward.] And your clothes, if I have any luck.