we got no time to waste, oh which way shall we go?

Amun

You'll be faced with problems of all shapes and sizes
You're going to have to make a few compromises

As the woman whirled and grew claws and other assorted bits, Amun held up his palms towards her. It was a placating gesture. However, he was also priming his upgrades on the off chance that she actually attacked. Thankfully, she spoke instead, and he relaxed his posture, lowering his arms and hooking his thumbs into his waistband.

"Guilty as charged." Grinning, he swept into a shallow bow. "Amun Arlun, at your service." Straightening up, he shot out a foot to block Zhanshi's attempt to approach the woman. "No biting," the potter chided. The landshark bit the toe of the Ascended's boot before returning to circle at his feet.

Amun shook his head and shrugged. Glancing up at the stranger, he cocked his head to one side. "I'm afraid you have the advantage of me."

For now we're happy if not overjoyed
And we'll accept the things we cannot avoid