Hey, I may not look like much to you, [or anyone, at first glance] but where I'm from I'm the acknowledged equal and partner of a legendary King of Heroes.

[Oof.

Well, she feels very warm and safe now, so she can't really complain...]

Well, I'm mostly human now. It's weird, but I'm sort of—stuck. I can't shift fully squirrel or properly human. I think it was something I ate, but I'm not sure.