He shrugged. "Nobody knows how or why our fables are chosen," he said, pouring himself another shot. The bottle was nearly empty now, which was probably a good thing. "Simply that they are." That sounded much deeper than it really was. At the caution to not attempt to take samples, he frowned. "Why not?" he asked. "During the full moon events, I am rendered permanently invisible. He wouldn't be able to see me."