[Ah, well enough to be difficult, ill enough to still be here. Not his favorite combination, but one he’s dealt with time and time again… enough times that he’s long since thrown the ‘gentle approach’ right out the window.
No, fear worked just fine, along with a healthy dose of sarcasm.]
Well, I could let you out right now. Let things sit and develop into an infection, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the dizziness and headaches from the subsequent swelling putting pressure on the rest of your face.
Or you could take this medicine and taste food for the first time in a week, perhaps even smell something in the next day or two.
[The mockingly uplifting tone he delivered his sarcastic remarks dropped as he continued, and his face went flat as he stared her down while holding out the cap-full of medicine.]
Re: A-1
No, fear worked just fine, along with a healthy dose of sarcasm.]
Well, I could let you out right now. Let things sit and develop into an infection, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the dizziness and headaches from the subsequent swelling putting pressure on the rest of your face.
Or you could take this medicine and taste food for the first time in a week, perhaps even smell something in the next day or two.
[The mockingly uplifting tone he delivered his sarcastic remarks dropped as he continued, and his face went flat as he stared her down while holding out the cap-full of medicine.]
Your call.