"Hold on, why would I want to become an animal?" you interrupt
"Because there are great dangers ahead" replies the elf "You'll need to be able to defend yourself"
"What sore of dangers?" you ask
"I don't know myself, but there are dangers ahead."
"I don't believe you!" you reply, walking past "Anyway, if there is anything dangerous, I'll spot it a long way off"
"Well it's your funeral," replies the elf as you walk past.