The dwarf seems to have almost frozen, free hand opening and closing as if grasping something. Finally he shakes himself free of his paralysis. "Lass I've seen some very strange people in my time. I don't assume anything any more. But, by the same token, I can't just take your word for it. Heck even if you honestly believe that it might just be cursed to make you<em>think</em>you can't take it off!" He was red faced and panting now but he took a deep breath and calmed down a bit. "I'm sorry Lass but I'm going to have to try and take it off, if only to confirm you're story. Will ye be a good Lass and let me? Or do I have to restrain ye?"