Well--yes, I've seen Lysunder's wings, but I wasn't aware it was anything more than a unique development for your kind. Or, as you put it, a special case.

[Since he hadn't seen anyone else sporting them. Granted, his exposure to trolls is still quite sparse.

Uh oh.

Kid's interest has only been drawn on this subject, focused like a laser through a prism. He rests his cheek in one hand.]

These monsters take the place of a parent or guardian, and raise you. Then, you're taught all you need as you grow by one of these... lusus naturae?