[It most certainly does -- but they all giggle and cheep as they tumble down, seemingly not bothered in the slightest as they bounce around.]

Oh, not at all! They're-- [Oh. He makes a face now, bringing a hand to his chin.] ...actually, I wonder if it wouldn't be better to dismiss them for now. They can be rather dangerous-- in a manner of speaking.

[Dangerous, he says, as one of them scurries up his side to settle in his arms with a happy cooing sound. But his expression is slowly turning into a grin, recalling what happened the last time he summoned them.]

They feed on truth and feelings of bold honesty-- which is a rather obscure way of saying they have a tendency to draw out the secrets that others keep locked away in their hearts. It's a bit like a truth serum, though they have little control over what truth they draw out. Those affected by them often aren't even aware of it.

[Okay, he's almost laughing by now, throwing in a playful wink.] And my, I'd certainly hate to be the one responsible if you start blurting out whatever embarrassing secrets you might be keeping from me!