"It would be in your best interest not to." Emet-Selch lets his hand fall back to his side. "Souls know to whom they belong. It comes as no surprise that you would feel some measure of discomfort when having it separated from you." Souls were typically incorporeal, One could only guess what would happen if they were to sustain physical damage.

He folds his arms and looks off. "You have my gratitude for your confidence in me, but I would suggest you be wary of trusting others with your most prized appurtenances."