Sensing her struggle and fatigue Mayakterra stopped in a small clearing in the woods, himself breathing hard.<br/><br/>He looked at the auburn haired girl, realizing she would not be able to keep up the same pace as he was. Looking the way they came, and the way they were going he took off his backpack and handed it to her, as well as his staff.<br/>"I think I may be able to help, but I need you to carry these for me. The staff can fit across the pack, so it shouldn't hinder you too much, just be ready to hold on tight"<br/><br/>Stepping back from her he spread his hands to his side and closed his eyes. He began growling and twitching, a meowing like aggressive sound escaping his mouth. He curled his hands and bent his knees and began changing, his clothes melted into his skin and sprang black fur like tattooed patterns growing on him. He shrank and morphed until standing before Sazzie was a large black panther. It crouched its front legs down in front of Sazzie, to allow her to climb on easier.