[they're standing level-headed, though he does tip his chin just slightly in amusement. there is a little glimmer in his eyes; it's nice to see someone finding humor in the situation.]

I can do my best to make it painless. Can you say the same?

[passionate about anatomy and previously in the ER as a surgeon, he's got plenty of tricks up his sleeve. he could also be over-complicating it.]

Or perhaps, all it requires is a prick of our fingers.

[only one way to find out.]