"So getting my ring back would only make them want to come after me even more?" A disconcerting thought, that's for sure. But not something that he regrets. If it works, and by some miracle, he can get it returned to him, it would be worth it. Not just to have a way to defend himself, but for much more sentimental reasons. Because even if the spirit which once lived in his ring will be long gone, part of him that's always been good at fooling himself will feel better just having it in his hands again.

"Still, it would be better than feeling useless and unable to do anything but run around and hide." He's gotten pretty sick of that these last few days.