So would I, if I had the power to do so. But how would you ever make your mind up, of what form it would take? A snake is very good. I quite like snakes--it's true!

[The assurance is for Ribbon. Not that she seems particularly nervous. As placid as ever, she winds around his wrist, hiding her little spade-shaped head behind his wrist. Val smiles and turns his hand so he can look at her again.]

But I quite like every beast. Think of how marvelous it would be to have, say, a hawk made of enchantment.