"Some percentage thereof," Chris answers. "I assume you've gotten the spiel about how we only temporarily die here on the island? I was dealing with the same thing even in the world I came from."

They scan the path and the woods to either side as the pair descend, watching and listening for any sign that they've gained an unwelcome third party to their group. (Technically, Chris themself is an unwelcome second party, but they'd rather that than meeting this woman as a ghost. Because guess what, they can see ghosts!)

"I'm more used to city living, but the island has become more and more comfortable as I spend time here. How are you settling in?"