It's weird in a different way than I'm used to. There's been no shortage of weird in my life.

[ she looks up, as if she didn't think anything of it when she pried those rings off of her fingers with a little help from a pointy hook. under different circumstances, she thinks she might be able to conjure back her hand. this is, unfortunately, a simulation. if it's not guided by the rules of magic, there's no reason for her to try.]

Well, a sword in one hand and a hook in another isn't the worst way to start off. I knew someone who managed it quite well.

[ a pause.]

Let's hope this is temporary.