[If it weren't for the fact that there are shadow people and tieflings running around, there is perhaps a small part of him that would wonder if this dude was pulling his leg...

As things stand, though, he just gives Gale a sympathetic look.]

Oh, dear... I can't imagine what that must feel like. It's as good as an intrinsic part of you, correct? Would it not feel the same as waking up missing an arm or an eye?

[Like their 3+ eyepatch havers??]