[Kieren gives the woman a tight smile, but there is tension in it. Ah--now there is a reaction he's more familiar with. The way most people just seem 'accepting' has been strange, so some fear...that's more what he is used to.]

Considering I'm dead, I actually look pretty good. But I understand.

[A beat.]

I suffer from Partially Deceased Syndrome. I'm on medication, which I'm provided here. But it doesn't really change much besides keep me...me.

[Saying 'keeps me from going rabid' is not something this girl needs to hear.]