Now, now. Don't you worry. This device has been tested extensively. Fatality occurs in less than two percent of cases.

[ WOW ISN'T THAT REASSURING. He leans down, turning Lumine's face to one side as he begins to line up the Thingy at the right spot on the side of her head. ]

Lasting chronic pain is a little more common, but - I'm sure someone of your constitution will be fine. Here --

[ He puts the handle of the scalpel into her mouth. ]

-- You might want to bite down on that.