Shiro stretches again, arching and shifting and rolling up onto his hip, tail flicking flirtatiously behind him. "Oh? What a compliment! Unfortunately it's just a spell gone haywire. Some animal mage accidentally had a spell backfire and it cursed half the island with fun additions."

"Personally, I think it's an improvement. I've missed having the opportunity to experience the world through sharper senses." His smile eases mischievously into a slow grin that's practically a smirk. "If you don't want a cuddle, we could always wrestle. We're even set up with a handicap already."