"I hope that you understand that despite the fact that I know the nature of this cabin, that this is possibly one of the most bizarre things I've ever done in my life."
The wound had healed on his chest already, and the burning sensation had been brief. More than what the ring caused, but not nearly as much as what the silver had done to him previously. His concerns were melting away rather fast when it came to the metal.
Maybe he should seek out the Human Bill and let him see just how much things had changed. He could use those damned knives all he wanted now. The bullets, too.
He took the knife from her and cut his own hand, leaving the blade in place long enough for the blood to spread over his flesh. Then he mingled his with hers and mimicked her movements. Kneeling, fingers splayed against the wood, Eric looked at Baba. She was going to tell Pam, he just knew it. And the two of them were going to have a good giggle about him having to ask a cabin permission to do anything.
"I ask you to accept me." his feet took him to the hearth where he pressed his hand against the stone, hesitating again. "... Please."
His eyes found Baba's, and he waited to see what would happen.