[ Birds of a feather over here, for sure. Thinking on this briefly...

Hang on where's that nail they had--ah, here we go. Holding it up. ]

I am afraid there is no painless way to do it. I will have to heat this, [ Holding the nail up. ] and puncture both your ears before placing the earring in it. If you flinch or move at all, I may make a mistake, and the wound may not heal properly.

... Are you sure that's what you want? I won't deny you it. It isn't my choice to make. But I won't lie to you, either.