I could get drunk if I put a whole lot of effort into it. The virus that makes a shapeshifter a shapeshifter ramps up our metabolism. And usually it's better if we stay in control anyway.

[Shapeshifters who let their control and discipline slip were in greater danger of going Loup. No need to share that bit with Hank yet since Barabas thinks it might be a camel-back-breaking sort of straw.

However, Barabas holds up a hand to correct, gently-ish,] Not a weasel. Entirely different family. Back home, I'm a weremongoose. Here? I'm a bouda, a werehyena. ...which does make me wonder if Astoria's interference would affect my alcohol tolerance as well. [Interesting thought.]