[ Well, now he has gift ideas that aren't this for later, or whenever he feels like getting something his brother likes. Now that he knows what that something could be, outside of ... well, playing piano. (and the bible?) ]

We can. It'll be quick. I bet it'll heal pretty fast, if you take good care of it.

[ To know that he has his brother's trust though... That's something else. Though by now, perhaps it was one of those things he knew without being told. It's still nice to hear it. ]

Kitchen is probably the best place to do it. [ I have a kit. If a needle, some alcohol and the nerve is a kit. ]