"It may be that Tailfeather is the best place for gear and bird alike. I imagine they have some skill at such things, and some need. I confess, it's more a sport I would see the Gridanians interested in, though, than any of our current outposts," the current is important there. He's well aware that there used to be a great many more small settlements who would have practiced such things.

Actually, though...

"Perhaps I will flex some of our newfound diplomatic powers," he says, musing over what would be required. "I don't know how the Seedseer, herself, feels about such things, but I imagine that there's something to be said for introducing Gridanian falconry skills to Ishgard. Perhaps she would send a tutor. If such a thing would interest you, of course."

Everything is political with him, but politics and personal enjoyment aren't opposites.