Arkain sits up hearing the bang. He can feel the release of some strong magic. He doesn't worry about it. He assumes at first its just Gil showing the neko girl his magic skills. He closes his eyes again. He opens his eyes hearing someone walk in front of him. He smiles assuming its the girl to ask for a drink of water. His expression quickly changes to surprise when he sees a lizard girl standing in front of him that is dressed and looks very much like the neko girl. He sniffs her quickly. That is the neko girl. That magic he felt must have been her changing forms. When she talks to him he shakes his head so he focuses on her. He gives her a kind smile. Arkain listens to her trying to keep a straight face watching how nervous she was in front of him. He doesn't say anything till she is done. He chuckles lightly and smiles. He gently puts his large hand on her shoulder. "Hey its OK. Now take a deep breath and calm down. A nice deep breath. Nice and calm. That's it." He  rubs her shoulder and brings his hand back. He sits up. "Of course you can have a drink of water. Yes, you are right. I am big, but there is no reason to be afraid of me because I am big. I am Arkain. I am the owner of this swamp. I just ask that the new people come to the watering hole ask me first before they have a drink. I like to meet all newcomers and tell them about the initiation. That's most likely what Gil was referring to when he said you need to ask me for a drink." His tail comes up and looks over his shoulder and the tip looks down at you and your tail as if its studying you. "What is your name? And are you a changeling? I do like your new form." He nods with approval.