Only the "master" can remove this ring, but it would not be safe to do so. Still, I thought it would merely provide a shock, not that it would become a part of you...

[With a brief squeeze, Dimitri lets go.]

If it somehow remains on your finger when you return to your own time, ask me to kiss the ring. It will be able to be removed then. Do not tarry, though — before too long, I will be separated from all of you.