( Aw, Gwenaëlle’s getting to the newbies faster and faster. There’s also a flash of inadvertent warmth as he hears Ennaris mention that intention; it reminds him of Wysteria, and there’s far worse resemblances to have. )

Captain Baudin’s had hers for eight years, so god willing, you’d have plenty of time before amputation becomes relevant. But duly noted, and I agree that it’s a wise call. I’ll likely do the same someday if the anchor progresses far enough that it starts to hinder the rest of my health; given the choice between gruesome death or one-armed life, I’ll take the latter.

… Although, ‘permanently affixed’— does that mean your concern’s more about vanishing back into the Fade, less about the anchor devouring you?

( Strange is very matter-of-fact about risk. He doesn’t really sugarcoat things well. )