Anima: The Broken Wing Chapter 10
No amount of preening removed the feeling; after a third pass, there surely wasn't anything to remove. i stretched out my wing and watched the feathers smoothly slide into place. not a single one showed any signs of damage or dirt.
New Threads: Halloween pt.2
The bathroom door was cracked open just enough for him to see jennifer preening her hair and ears; the air conditioning was on, blowing the scent of her hair product throughout the flat. they'd spent the day getting ready.
Forest Keep 36
Katreen preened a little, her coloring was an attractive mix of glossy black feathers that shifted to a deep reddish-crimson before they merged with the tawny lioness body.
Fledgling Developments: Part 5
Atlas put his forelimb around her in a hug, then he began lazily preening at her neck, grooming the scales there with gentle licks. “maybe you’re just too unstable…” jarzyl kicked her four legs against the bedsheet. “boring. i want to have magic.
Anthrobird considerations
preen as necessary or get a feather comb, and make sure to spend some time at it each day. you're not exposed to the elements as much so you won't need to spend near as much time at it as an animal, but it still matters.
Aurora: Chapter Four: The Journey
Pietro was too busy preening to read what he had written. are there two rooms available? how much?
The Dangers of Wearable Technology Part 5
As his forepaws continued to touch his face and head while he preened himself in the mirror he saw something around his extended neck that caused him to pause.
The Visitor
There had been no move to preen his appearance, so his chocolate fur stuck out in all directions, bleary hazel eyes blinking. there hadn't been time. sighing, the mouse shook his gray head. "what am i going to do with you, orville?
Teacher\'s Pet-Part one
The tiger also remembered how amy's mother had acted in his presence, preening and trying to make herself look good while he was there, something he had seen before and told him it could either make his job easier or harder depending on how the mother reacted
Suitcase
"we are not 'preening'," alabaster assured. "i simply believe i am more versatile in and out of the pocket. i should be quarterback.
City of Light: Chapter 39
"oh shandy, you've saved me a heap of preening and bathing!" he trotted over to her side with a salacious glint in his eye. "is there _anything_ i can do to repay the favor?" “nothing of _that_ nature i assure you.”
My Friends, the Stars
He spread his arms wide, not needing to breathe, though the cool air seemed to lick at his feathers, preening and plucking faintly at them, without tugging.