You're not going to have a hand anymore if you travel much longer.

( Shealtiel lifts the one he's holding once more, though he's careful to be gentle with it. )

Maybe you forgot, but humans have a risk for losing limbs when they're separated like this for too long. Anyway, this technically counts as part of my duties. If I leave you to one of the other factions to deal with, it won't look as good for us after I'm the one that chopped off your hand.