It's difficult to make one willing when they're being influenced by an evil entity.

[He'll rise and step outside, casting a quick glance at the office door before approaching the street. Some children playing in the park wave to him and he offers a quick wave back.]

It turned me into a plant? You failed to mention that detail. And I disagree on the versatility thing, clearly- it would have worked on something directly linked to hell, and I know, because it doesn't do anything to you except hurt you, but this entity seems to be of a different nature.

I mean, I expected the nail to work regardless of its origins, but perhaps this entity has power beyond what the nail can provide a mere man. You managed to kill me, after all.

[He rubs at his eyes, sighing.]

I'm not going to be giving you the nail, if that's why you want it present.