Crichton winces at that transformation. That sounds... not great. But now he has a wolf large enough to ride like a horse staring him down. It doesn't stop being scary just because he knows it's Valdis. He hopes Harvey is feeling the same.

"Front and center, Harvey! I know you're listening." He says it out loud because it's easier that way.

"Oh, yes, John. I'm listening. I'd say it's a pleasure to meet you, again, Valdis, but you could tell it's a lie so why bother?"