The shifting was definitely in his control, he just... had to figure it out. Had to figure out how to control his own emotions. If only the brain wasn't such a complicated organ. If he could mold it like the rest of his body, there would be no problem he couldn't take on by himself.
"I've been wanting to ask about that. Almost did while we were moving the boxes, then I went, 'Oh wait, there are vampires and other light-sensitive beings here. Or maybe he can turn people into stone by looking at them,' and figured it might be a stupid question to ask at best, and rude at worst. But... since you brought it up...?" He shot an inquisitive look at Stefan.
"I've been wanting to ask about that. Almost did while we were moving the boxes, then I went, 'Oh wait, there are vampires and other light-sensitive beings here. Or maybe he can turn people into stone by looking at them,' and figured it might be a stupid question to ask at best, and rude at worst. But... since you brought it up...?" He shot an inquisitive look at Stefan.