"Sterile, but awful smelling." He said, and then snuffled and shook his head, dislodging sparkles from his hair, which fell onto his shirt and onto his arms. "Buggerall, it'll take f'ever to get that out." He said, half chagrined, half amused. "Ah, see?" He pointed to her, "Made you smile, at th'very least. Th'clouds are clearing."