He only nods. I cast the disillusionment spells on us as we walk out of the room and straight to the woods, using one of the secret tunnels. The moment he steps out into the forest he shifts. The leopard looks back, waiting for me to shift. I stretch, making a little show of transforming and hit the ground on four paws. He immediately submits to me, laying down and waiting for me to touch his head in acceptance. I inhale his deep scent and mark his head with a lick, releasing him from his spot on the ground.