"Are you saying I do? Feathers aren't my style." He hasn't seen Dorian wearing feathers, either. No, the only one he ever saw habitually kitted out in such a way was the apostate who brought ruin to their city. Like the Void would he ever wear feathers.

He leaves the cornered piece as an attractive distraction. If he takes it, the new piece he positions will be in place to take one in turn and give him an advantageous launch for his next gambit. It's all very casual, his moves, the way he holds his hands.