"I... think I understand." Ren answered with a nod. He could get the basic concept at least, even if some of it was unclear just because of the language barrier. "How long have you been a ghost?" He asked curiously.
That seemed more polite than, "When did you die?"
Right? Right. OK, good. "No, I was just about to sit, if you want to join me." Ren offered, hoping to continue the conversation over breakfast.