"I should hope not," the Physician replies with a chuckle. "I would fear for the courage of our warriors if that were so!"

Kreyu grins, "Speaking of the beast, we've straps from its hide to hold your arm in place while the brew does its work."

"This brew, once hot and augmented with some of the Shadow Spinner's blood, will marry the metal to your flesh."

"Which will most likely hurt like Hell," Kreyu warns.