His tail gives your neck a playful nuzzle then dips the tip of it's tail as if it feels bad for making you nervous. It drops down and draws back a bit. Arkain nods. "It's an initiation to become part of the watering hole. To be able to stay here. This initiation is something that everyone here has gone through including him."  Pointing at Zecel. "Oh really." Giving a slight smirk. He coughs and cover his neck when you talk about decapitation. "Yeeesshhh!" Arkain shakes his head. "No No. I will pass on that. Weasel, there is no pain. I too have been through my share of painful digestions before I learned ways to prevent it. I don't put people through that plus when they are reform their body is fully healed of any injuries that you may have gotten in a fight. Trust me." Arkain thinks a second. The tip of his tail comes up beside his ear. Arkain chuckles. "That's an excellent idea. I understand your concern about digestion but I do have some rules if you want to stay one of them being you have to be initiated if you don't, you have to leave. This is for everyone's protection. Before you consider that option I will caution you it is still a dangerous several days walk in any direction to find water. Now my tail has made a suggestion. He said he could initiate you. His method is different. My tail reforms through absorption not using digestive juices." The tip of his tail moves in front of you and nods very enthusiastically very much liking his idea then gives your neck a soft nuzzle to show its friendly.