Scrambling backward against the propped-up pillows, Everett prepared to let out an ear-splitting scream that would alert any nearby doctors and nurses.
"Oh no you don't!"
"SE–!"
Thud!
"Mphff! Mmmph!"
Before the first syllable could fully escape his throat, Kurt's arm shot forward like a striking viper. His hand slammed violently over Everett's mouth, driving the noble head straight back into the mattress
"Shhh… Keep your damn mouth shut and listen. The reason I'm here right now is because–"
"MMMMFF!!! MPHFFF!!!"
"....."
"MMHHMMMM MMMMPPHH!!!"
Completely losing his mind, Everett began flailing his legs wildly beneath the sheets, twisting his torso side to side as he desperately tried to pry the iron-grip hand away from his face.
"... Yeah, that's it. That's much better. Honestly, I love it when my targets pull a desperate last act of survival. No matter how useless it is, it really puts a smile on my face."
