"Object? Hardly!" he says with a smile for her. "Where I've been before, you sound positively immaculate." He adds, giving a shrug, his tone honest, not trying to be rude or act superior. "I don't use them but, they are no less useful tools than any other words. I just found the idea of your ghostly teacher having taught you them a bit amusing was all." The snake flicks out it's tongue to scent the air before starting to work it's way up his arm without resistance.