“All open mouth and clinical detachment. Zero vibe. Just… assessment.” I choked on a laugh. “What, like he was checking your gums?” “Honestly? Would’ve felt less sterile if he had been checking my gums. I felt like he was mentally writing a report. Probably deducted points for enthusiasm and lack of tongue alignment.” I snorted. “Did he at least give you a sticker afterward?” She lifted her wine glass. “Not even a free toothbrush.”
