Okay, so there are definitely benefits to being corporeal and to having opposable thumbs. She isn't a professional, but she's got that going for her.

The emergence of that accent has her stifling a smile. It's not so thick yet that she can't understand him. "Ooooooh permission to cause pain. If I were any other girl you might be in trouble."

She uses the lighter to heat the needle up and puts it to the side so it can cool. She sprays the wound with antiseptic spray one more time then threads the needle with fishing twine.

"Talk to me while I do this," she tells him, hoping to provide him with a distraction more than anything. The first stitch is the hardest. She holds her breath, wincing as she does it, muttering 'sorry' under her breath.