Neither is death. Powerful things usually come in small packages. A member of your family pops into your life and offers to make you into a stronger, more powerful person. Before accepting his offer, you should first have him write a precise list detailing all of the things he plans to do to your body and have said list looked over by a board-certified physician. Also, be sure to relate to your well-meaning relative, in no uncertain terms, that you DO NOT wish to become a chimera.
Chimeras never laugh.
Stealing from bandits really ISN'T stealing. And killing bandits really isn't murder, either. Your enemies always have a habit of showing up when you least expect them. That goes double for enemies you've already killed. Sweatdrops aren't only just useful in conveying emotions such as embarrassment or frustration.