[ That's not the response that Thancred's expecting to that question, and he jerks to look back at Sylvain, not making an effort to hide his alarmed expression. ]

And to think, I could have slept perfectly well at night not knowing that.

[ All jokes aside, this is an interesting tidbit of information and something worth giving more thought, especially as it gives them something to talk about as they continue their ascent. Thancred continues to keep a close eye on the massive hand as they move up the winding trail, on the off chance that it starts moving. ]

How exactly did he survive this encounter in order to tell you the tale?

[ That sounds like a Scion-level threat. ]