I think that if you tell me something like that in this place, and it's untrue, it reflects badly on you, not on me for accepting it. [Overly honest? Possibly. Ari already knows there's a man who can transform into a - kipterya - cougar, and that he's dangerous for it. So she won't immediately dismiss Valdis' claim, but she won't be quick to believe it, either.]

I'll monitor it, then. I need to keep myself in good physical condition for the obvious reasons. If the effects are minor and clear up quickly? We might be able to come up with some arrangement. If you'd be interested.

[Not out of the kindness of Ari's heart, not for free, but 'running on empty' doesn't sound pleasant, and she'll help if she can.]