Barash, the dragonkin, received a slight nod from William that was almost imperceptible, indicating that he was ready for whatever was to come.
Without wasting another moment, his form shifted as his shapeshifting talent was activated.
Bone structure, facial features, height, and posture shifted smoothly until William's form was replaced by the exact likeness of Ethan.
Even the subtle details, his breathing rhythm, and unconscious tension in his shoulders, were replicated flawlessly using Natural Actor talent.
Benson stepped forward and wrapped heavy chains around the transformed William's limbs, tightening them carefully so they looked convincingly restraining rather than sloppy.
After that, he stuffed a cloth firmly into his mouth to gag him.
Finally, he covered his eyes with a thick strip of dark fabric, knotting it securely behind his head.
