[Oh, he couldn't help but be eager to show off. Changing forms was nothing new for Sawsbucks and Deerling, of course, but to change voluntarily, and become something so drastically different? This was supposed to be something only the gods remembered how to do. So: poof. Not-so-majestic stag becomes not-so-majestic dude.]

I only just learned how to! It's strange to only use half your feet for walking, but unfamiliar doesn't mean unwelcome. If the gods let me stay here, then there'll be plenty of time to learn. I don't think I could come up with a better way to spend my journey year.