@ids1024 StackOverflow: How to quit eternal torment in Vim?

Hi, this is my first post here. I challenged Zeus using the ᚳ command as it says in this toot [link], and now I really want to exit Vim. I’ve tried typing :q like the manual says but nothing happens. Urgently need advice as I’m chained to a rock and a freaking huge eagle is eyeing my liver.