"Goodness, would he really!? I shall have to take note to take utmost care if I so much as smell waterfowl then!"

He might be taking Luz's words at face value, it's fine. "I do expect it would be a touch different for one magically shape-changing at least...mine is a body that already existed- but with magic, one is changing what is there to suit! I knew of many were-creatures who spoke quite readily whilst in their beastly states!"

The bat takes a moment to beam, adding- "Well, I can't properly speak for things having just met, but I suspect that 'just you' is quite perfect for your own needs! Each to their own unique skills, I should say!"