[She really would do remarkably well for herself in Faerun, he thinks— even if she didn't end up choosing the adventuring life. He's come into contact with more skeletons than he can count, inanimate and otherwise, and she doesn't so much as bat an eye at handling one herself. Even where he comes from, many would show at least a few moments' hesitance.]

Very resourceful of you, Ms. Steinbeck!

[Said warmly, obvious praise. He raises a brow, smiling as the skeleton stands before them, prepared to be deployed.]

At least if anything goes awry, he won't feel the pain. At your leisure, then— I remain on guard, whatever may happen.