Because every badass needs a scar to prove it

Alan fancies himself a real badass. 

Until recently, he's lacked the street cred.

Then George took a chunk out of his ear.

I doubt it was intentional – more a matter of
wrong place, wrong time for Alan's ear.

It looked pretty gnarly at first but has healed nicely, save for a new notch. 

All those times I kissed it to make it better must have helped.

George: I could even that up, if you'd like.