If he has to 'help' nudge Iset to keep her asleep for an extra few moments, he will.

"They are for flight in silence," he says, nodding. "Where a duck cares less about how much noise it makes."

With a few feathers plucked free, he carefully offers them over to her on an upturned palm.

"Trade for the stone? I would add it on this cord," he says, indicating the amulet. "Which I wear with me always. That way if you or your Momma should need help, it would be easier for me to find you."