I don’t think most elves have an extensive knowledge of the forests and all the plants and animals within it. [He finishes braiding his hair and locates a tie from his pocket. With his braid tied off he flips it over his shoulder.]

And yes, I think there’s going to be a variety. We wouldn’t fit in if we were all elves. [Their drinks are set down before them and when the lady departs Shiro rests his arms on the table. He taps the fingers of his right hand on the wood.]

...I learned how to braid hair as a kid. I haven’t had to use it in years. [He had learned from his mother and later did it for his grandfather sometimes. His own hair used to need it up until he became a cadet. He cut it as a sign he would obey the path to his dreams.]

Anyway, it seems like I can become any animal I see. I get this idea if I got stronger I could become any bird too.