"Maybe you should," Patrick muttered. "I'm not human, I'm a monster."
"Patrick, stop," Padraig hissed at him. He plunked a bowl of soup in front of Patrick and sighed. "And try not to get that in your beard. I know I don't know Clio as well as you do, but honestly don't you think she would be more upset about what you're doing to yourself?"
"Maybe she'll think I deserve it," Patrick muttered.