"No, I just presume most of it's true," Conlan replied, only half-joking and surprised that he actually could at this point. "Better to prepare yourself for something unbelievably weird to happen then to be surprised when it actually does. All things considered, and after all the stories, I suppose being a mouse wouldn't be the worst thing."
Though, that made him think of something else, and while it felt strange to bring it up now, he supposed they both could use the change in topic. After all, chances were good they'd be talking about the rest of it again at length. "Speaking of being a presence, I was told you threatened my wrath on some poor customer of yours the other day when she offered you some help."