Are magpies meant to lose that many feathers? Tuo doesn't seem concerned, so it's likely everything's alright -- minus the mess, but that consideration takes a backseat in Dain's mind. Unless the vicar returns first thing in the morning, there'll be time enough for him to clean up that desk.

He makes a slow start to it now, gathering up those feathers within easy reach, keeping a wary eye skyward where Alvi sits pouting, and leaving Tuo and Vervain to their questions.