A quiet pine forest, where soft light filters through the dense foliage. Therian, in the form of a fox with small white horns, sits at the edge of the forest, his muzzle turned towards the village visible on the horizon.

“Therian, how did you do this?” Mafirat carefully approaches Therian, her eyes a mixture of curiosity and wariness. She recognizes the features of the animal and the slight note of its scent. But now she is faced with a small wild animal, and not the huge creature she is accustomed to. “I feel that your scent has changed a little.” She comes closer to the small fox figure and sniffs it carefully.
“Yes, every soul we carry inside can be responsive if asked respectfully.” Therian lazily turns his head towards his ward.
“How to learn this?” - Mafirat lands with a thud on the dry leaves next to his friend, his tail slapping the dry ground and sending a cloud of leaves into the air.
“It takes patience.” - Terian pauses for a long moment. - “You must understand the depth of the soul that is reaching out to you. Feel its essence, its fears and desires. I listened to my inner feelings. The fox’s soul called to me, its energy resonated with me. I felt it, and it helped me accept its form.”
“I want to try! But... what exactly should I look for?”
“Close your eyes and listen to yourself. Find that part that calls to you. Remember that form is not only about appearance, but also about what you carry inside. You can hide your true nature if you learn to control your powers. When you answer the call, the voices inside you will become silent. You can only choose one soul, do it wisely and responsibly.”
Mafirat folded her paws under her chest and went into meditation. Therian watched as her friend was enveloped in a cloud of black smoke, her figure dissolving, acquiring the outline of a black, white-eyed cat. Therian giggled quietly.
“I like your choice. But remember, your features will always remain with you, just as my horns, my blindness, and the color of my fur remained on this fox form. Be careful even in this form. We do not want to attract unnecessary attention to ourselves.”
“I understand. What next?”
“We can head to the village. I will teach you how to hide in plain sight. It is important not only to change your appearance, but also to learn to control your energy so that it does not give you away.”