'Okay' might be pushing it, but at least I still have my hand.

[Indeed, Diarmuid is not foolish enough to think that such a temperamental animal's view of him will remain constant, which is why he pulls his hand back as soon as the horse seems like she is done smelling it.]

I have no intention of ruling any time soon, but it will be very hard to duel-wield with only one hand and that would be a shame since I finally have had Gae Buidhe returned to me.