"It is," Daine agrees, though she doesn't sound happy about it. In part, it's because she can't choose to shift right now; sure, she's only been using that particular power for a couple of years, but she still misses it and resents having it taken away from her. Plus, she's aware - at least to some degree - of how awful it must be for Yuri to not have any choice in the matter, which makes it hard for her to revel in her own capabilities without feeling terrible.

"At least you change back," she says, knowing it's small comfort. "In my realm, if someone takes the shape of an immortal, they're stuck that way. I saw a two-legger turn into a stormwing, once - very unpleasant for him." And now he's dead, and good riddance.