As The Wind Blows

Minnie does not look at her red-spotted windows.

She is looking at Prawny, on her doorstep.

So is Terence.

Can you fly now? asks Terence.

Only downwards, says Prawny.

And sideways, says the superb parrot. As the wind blows.

Do the wings help? asks Minnie.

Yes, says Prawny.

Come inside, and show the others, says Minnie.

Prawny? says Terence.

What? asks Prawny.

Do I have to pick you up or can you fly in sideways? asks Terence.

Pick me up, says Prawny. There's no wind in here.

Terence lifts Prawny and carries him to the dining room table where the others are eating their lunch.

The superb parrot makes his own way to the table.

They're back, says Minnie.

Prawny looks different, says Katherine.

It's the wings, says Margaret.

Feathers, says Gaius. 

You're right, says the superb parrot. These are baby feathers from my eldest, who no longer requires them.

They're stuck in, says Prawny.

Woo! says Terence. What if they fall out?

You can stick thm back in, says the superb parrot. It's quite easy.

Can we see how they work? asks Katherine.

Okay, says Prawny. Put me down on the table.

Terence puts him down on the table.

Prawny launches himself ...

And flutters gently to the floor.

Well done, Prawny, says Gaius.

Thanks, says Prawny. But I can't fly up again.

Can he have another lesson? asks Terence.

No, I've done all I can do, says the superb parrot.

Will you stay for a snack? asks Minnie.

What snacks do you have? asks the superb parrot.

I have protein balls somewhere, says Minnie. 

I'll try a peck, says the superb parrot.

Minnie goes off to find her protein balls.

Did Prawny teach you how to play Cannot But Be? asks Terence.

I think so, says the superb parrot.

Go on then, says Terence.

What if you eat a protein ball? asks the superb parrot.

I don't know, says Terence. 

Cannot but bounce! says the superb parrot.

Everyone is impressed by the degree of sophistication, shown by a beginner.