His arm is surprisingly sturdy and heavy, even for the likes of Shalem who is stronger than his delicate face would suggest. Bit concerning, actually... But what can he do? He needs to be freed but this man doesn't seem to want to let him go, and he's clearly no regular being, with what he's just revealed.

The end of his tail rises and thumps back down on the grass.

"Well, it's not as if they can affect everyone. Or perhaps you just haven't found a thorn at all."