Daine steps back a pace or two. She hadn't meant to frighten him - hadn't thought she could, as her shape-changing isn't a secret - but it's clear that she has. Well, bear's a big shape. It's a fair enough response.

Sorry, she says, shrinking down into a less alarming dog shape. I didn't mean to startle you. I just had to get big enough to haul you out of there. She cants her head towards the fountain and gives her tail a hopeful wag. Are you all right?