Fortunately, the 'because I said so' school of parenting is one of those constants whichever realm you're in. The appeal to good manners is quite effective on Sissel. Felix looks speculative, as if he's trying to match it up to any of the principles he knows.

"Oh. I understand, I guess." She has a long last look at the feather, trying to remember exactly how it looks. Then she offers it back. "Do you want to change it now?"