Hah. If the Malnosso wish to dissect you, they will not care one way or the other. If anyone within this village might wish to... [He laughs.] From one misfit to another, I will make you an offer I do not often make: my protection in this thing. Should anyone harm you for your simple existence, I will slit them ear to ear.

That isn't much of a gain if you do not enjoy it... and it sounds as if you do not.

And what would you gain if you decide to be as you are?