Hey now. My head shrinker mumbo jumbo is well rooted in scientific fact. [ He was yanking her chain. Perhaps the only thing of note in his comment was the lack of repeating her curse word back to her.

Her question causes a brief expression to flit across his face. He's on the cusp of responding with; in a manner of speaking but bites his tongue. That is not a conversation to have with a young lady. ]

Not unless the coroner makes a regretful mistake. [ What? Some sarcasm was still required. ] Do people die, only to pop up saying 'ha ha gotcha' a few minutes later?