[Yes. It will have to be good enough. There's no such thing as an easy fix, especially not for something like this. A loss of control. It's not right.]
[James is allowed time.]
Not too badly. [He nearly smiles, although it doesn't quite happen. He appreciates the mean.] Next time, give me stitches.
spam;
[James is allowed time.]
Not too badly. [He nearly smiles, although it doesn't quite happen. He appreciates the mean.] Next time, give me stitches.
[That is entirely genuine. He deserved them.]