"Nothing of the sort," she replies, stepping back into proximity, eyes flashing with triumph. She has inspired wonder, or at least so she thinks. That's new. That's exciting.

Being dead isn't all that bad, turns out. New sensations, new places, dancing with a beautiful woman - being alive is beginning to look shabby in some regards.

"But a story for another day. Now I'd rather enjoy myself - wouldn't you?"

((Oooh, definitely works, thank you for that!))