[Initiating partial healing. 50% recovery maximum. Estimated time: 5 minutes]
'Fuck me,' Ned thought. 'Five minutes might as well be five years with this furry bastard.'
Tiger's patience was clearly wearing thin. His massive form tensed, claws flexing. "Well? I'm waiting, little man. Or have you finally accepted your pitiful fate?"
"Wait!" Ned blurted, lifting a hand. His mind raced, grasping for anything to buy time. "I just... I have to know. What's your favorite color?"
Tiger blinked, his bestial features contorting in confusion. "What?"
Ned forced a smile, ignoring the pain that shot through his face. "I mean, you're clearly a superior being. I bet even your favorite color is better than mine."
For a moment, Tiger looked like he might simply eviscerate Ned on the spot. Then, incredibly, he preened. "Well, of course it is. Orange, naturally. Like my magnificent coat."
[1% healing complete]
