[It probably has something to do with the fact that, while Peter can't keep his mouth shut, he's also a good and earnest person who understands most of what he has to say and still likes him, he supposes.

Even if he's still going to give a deadpanned look for that initial comment.]

Most undead aren't like me. That's why everyone attacks first and asks never.

[But he appreciates the sentiment, Peter. Which is why his expression softens.]

Ten years. I've been dead for ten years. [And if Peter does the math on that, he'll quickly see that lines up perfectly well with his being lost and homeless and gone from his family. Needless to say, it was a short tour.]