[He'd meant to hedge a little more, to be less obvious, but somehow it just tumbles out, rushed and blunt. It's too strange to have her not knowing. He's used to everyone knowing, or nearly.]
In the City I got my life back. From a star, [he adds, his tone a little wistful.] It wasn't really unusual there, I don't know if it happens here, though. People showing up after their deaths.