[Waiting around a week to see if it wears off sounds just fine to him. At least in comparison to doctors. Definitely do not want any doctors around right now.]
So it might be permanent or it might wear off on its own anyway. Either way, don't seem like there's too much they could do about it.
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So it might be permanent or it might wear off on its own anyway. Either way, don't seem like there's too much they could do about it.
[Stubborn or sullen, you decide. Possibly both.]