Karla hesitated before replying. "Back home, touching Eyrien wings is a kind of thorny proposition," she admitted. "They membrane is very thin and sort of delicate. So touching the wings is a sign of trust, especially since they can be...sensitive." And since Warren couldn't see her blushing from behind him, she added, "Erotic."

Which would explain why her hands hadn't drifted over to his wings yet, yes. "Not always, of course! But it can be. So..." she coughed a bit. "I don't mind scratching your wings, I just didn't want to...overstep."