When the fighter stood up, Matt realized how truly big the man was. Easily seven feet tall and so wide it looked abnormal. The odd patterning of his hair suggested he was the child of an evolved beast.
“Is that guy a bear?”
His question to Liz was answered with a nod. “Some highland variation. First generation, and a high concentration, too. Or both of his parents are evolved companions.”
That brought him up short. “Then wouldn't he just be an actual bear?”
Liz laughed at that. “No. If both of his parents were the same species of bear, they could shift back to their monster forms and have a bear cub that way. Most chose to have the kid in human form, either because their animal sides aren't compatible biologically or because they want to live in human society.”
She waved her spoon at
