I didn't tease him. I was answering some questions and he got bored. He was better when I started antagonizing him, really.

[Now Lily's going to get all stubborn. Why is it that sick people are rarely cooperative?]

With what? You need as much of you skin covered as possible. I'd rather not have you joking about my weight while carrying me, anyway. It'd be bad enough if you tried it on solid ground, much less sand.

[Holds up hand, giving a bit of a pouty look.] Come on, just help me up and we'll get going that way. Don't make me say the p-word.

[Because Lily rarely says please.]