[Hiding? Power isn't something that needs to be flaunted, in Serph's opinion. Aside from the unease Varna inspires in some, there are many instances that a human form is more convenient for.

Serph leans back against the edge of the spring. Now that he's taller, he has to slouch more to keep himself submerged from the chest down. He shakes his head in response to the question.]

They [the ones in Vatheon] are humanoid, but just as many were not.

[Were. He brushes aside that thought and continues.]

This form tends to startle others. I do not wish to fight unnecessarily.