She shook her head slowly, still staring at the feather in front of her face. Now she was waving it gently up and down, watching the individual filaments waft in the air.

"I did not. However, I have a theory. Amy and Mabry are both very aware of this... interest of mine. As are a few others. Unless, of course, there is some other reason why feathers would be an appropriate gift for you?"