[He calms a little at that, temper soothed just slightly.]

I will not put Rei at risk for this. If it weren't that he were threatening to use it as a weapon, I would suggest ignoring the entire ordeal.

[Because at this point he's half written off his grace anyway, and even if Tom mangling it causes him harm, he is becoming less and less sure about getting so many people involved. But the risk is even higher if they don't.]