'Seriously, this golden dust is ridiculous,' he grumbled. 'It's like I'm flapping around with glitter, making me look like some sort of mythical creature from a bedtime story. '
He focused his mind, trying to control the shimmering golden dust that had been surrounding his wings. He willed the light to fade, and slowly, the golden sparkle vanished. His wings were now a smooth, pristine white.
'There, that's better,' he said with a satisfied nod. 'No more unnecessary glitter making me stand out. I don't need to be a walking light show. '
'The slow speed might be a problem, but I'll manage,' he said to himself after testing his full speed.
He landed on the ground, his white wings folding neatly behind him before scattering into nothingness.
'Now it's time to check out my abilities,' he thought.