He put one hand protectively over the orb, and patted it consolingly. "Its okay, she is just an old curmudgeon that doesn't like surprises. I think you and I are going to get along great. Though everyone else might just run away in utter terror."<br/><br/>He then got more serious, and picked up a ring as he continued. "Besides, the item wanted to come out. So our options are to use it, or have someone else do so. Honestly, when choosing between a bad or worse option, I will take the bad one every time. By the way, is it just me or have the others been a little slow in coming out to greet us?"