[ McGillis is an obedient subject of the measuring process, moving exactly as Huaisang instructs the moment he asks for it. Unlike all those times in Aira Niluc, he feels entirely relaxed now and he's not going to reprimand Huaisang for taking his time either. ]

It doesn't. Medicine in my world is rather amazing when you have the funds to access it. As invasive as the surgery itself was, I barely feel it now... aside from the discomfort of leaning my back against hard surfaces, of course. It is still a metal box.

[ That is inevitable but also really annoying, he has to admit. Leaning back in chairs used to be a whole lot more satisfying. Thank god there are soft backrests. ]

The only time it puts real strain on my body is when I use it to connect to Bael.