Looking good requires a lot of work. And no matter the form, one has to take care to look their best, right?
Well. Taross likes to think so anyway. Therefor a little soft brushing to make those feathers look their best is occasionally needed.
Even if shi can just reform them in a more pristine state through hir shifting abilities, sometimes you can't beat a little hands on work.

Taross is mine
Art by   treats
Iron-Artist submission: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17711482/
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