0.00-1.00s: The creature eases its posture, drawing its o...

0.00-1.00s: The creature eases its posture, drawing its outer patterned hood inward and shifting its small front paws slightly closer to center. 1.00-2.00s: The body contracts smoothly, shrinking in scale as the outer hood folds down into a lighter, tighter cap while the facial markings compress proportionately. 2.00-3.00s: The creature completes its inward gathering, settling squarely into the smaller, compact pose, palette, and proportions shown in Picture 2.