"I don't think any of us would have chosen that method of arrival if we'd been asked," Jon agreed. He made note of the hook for a hand but didn't say anything. A hook at least would give the man more function with his lost limb than metal or stone. Jon couldn't fault him for that.

"In fact, I think if we were given a choice, none of us would have chosen to come here at all. I had my own life back home that I wasn't keen on leaving."