I don't mind if you want to touch the tops of the wings, they're much less delicate.

They're not actually necessary for my flight, they're more a symbol of status than truly functional...but I like having them out when I'm in the air. It's quite an impressive image, don't you agree?

[To make his point, he spreads them out to their full span...a good 12' from wingtip to wingtip, with the longest vertical feathers coming partway down his leg.]