Stone Circle If I told you this was only going to hurt

Her comment sparked a burst of laughter again; indeed there was something wrong, but nothing with her. Well, he could not say that with full certainty, but physically there didn't seem much wrong. At her question, he shook his head in a "no". She was anything but boring to him. She was nice, caring and probably had a sweet spot for talking way too much. He let out a sigh, inching closer to her a bit before opening his mouth.

In the back of his throat lay the stump of a tongue - mutilated and abandoned by the biggest part of himself. Hopefully this would clear up any confusion.