[ He can't quite tell if Mika knows more about his power than he gives away, or if he's just being his usual terse self. In either case, McGillis smiles on an encouraging nod when he mentions trying again later. ]

I've found that, as a general rule, our skills mature with time. I'm positive yours is no exception.

[ As for his own...

At the request, there's a slight, though restrained, shift in his countenance, smile growing at the edges. A chance to display his powers to Mikazuki Augus of Tekkadan? He'll take it. Hard work and tireless effort has accompanied his shapeshifting practice in the past months since his arrival, typical of his fastidious personality. ]

Ah, certainly. Let's see...

[ He takes a step back, to give himself room.

Suddenly, the details of his visible form begin to disperse into a strange sort of ethereal light, a ball of it enveloping him and reforming those same details as quickly as the changes begin. Mika will see the shape of something shorter begin to form, but longer, four legs -- the shape of a large wolf appears in a few seconds, as the light fades, taking its place.

McGillis shakes out white fur and sits on his hind legs at Mika's feet. He's about double the size of a normal, full grown wolf. ]

Here's one I've nearly perfected.

[ And there's McGillis's voice, in his mind, tapping into the telepathic link that allows them to speak through their signets.

cool, huh? ]