[honestly, getting bit by that beetle is one of those life incidents that inflict 1 HP of damage. like stubbing your toe or accidentally breaking open a rotten egg.]

[the latter of which is actually pretty apt at the moment. Dave immediately wrinkles his nose as the stink hits.]

Yeah, but — Jesus Christ, it's like someone popped open a rank-ass stonk juice balloon.

[gross.]

You can let it go if you want. I didn't realize these things smelled.