Raphael tried not to fidget. "I was having a hard time and got frustrated with things beyond my control. I hacked off my braid with a knife. Nearly cut off my wings too." He chewed on his lip. The scars; he knew, were still there, hidden beneath the soft crimson feathers.

"Fortunately my wings seem to be okay. My hair however..." He raked his fingers through it again. "Is a bit of a mess."