"Do I<em>look</em>like I bought this in a shop?" he asked, a note of irritability in his voice as he nodded towards the tail. "I promise that tail is as real as my light spell." He had a sudden, growing sense of unease. "Listen...I don't know your name, but this place is not safe. I will answer whatever questions you have to the best of my abilities, but you will need to trust me."