He sighs in relief and looks like a weight has been lifted off of his shoulders.

"It's...a long story and one I don't feel like telling someone I just met, no offense. Let's just say I knew a shapeshifter who was known as the Morrigan and she made my life difficult. But you're not her, so you're fine," he responds, a slight smile coming back to his face. He tries to get their friendly conversation back on topic now that he doesn't feel like his life is in danger.

"Shapeshifting isn't a common magic I ever see. Are you good at it?"