Aye, I've seen some of the beasties about. Can't imagine it's an easy thing, changing into one of'em.

[Human bodies aren't meant to twist and warp like that. But he has to admit, some of'em look a bit neat. He knows it's going to happen to him, but it's all sort of theoretical.]

Glad you've got people. And you've got me now! We're practically family, after all! I may be lacking my guns for the moment, but I am a force with which to be reckoned e'en without'em.

[It will take him all of a half an hour to make himself a proper sling shot. The simple weapon is as deadly as a pistol, in his hand.]