[She snorts a little, half amused, half bewildered... but the sentiment fades into wistfulness.]

Well, eating won't be a concern anymore, much as all other necessities of life.

[A breeze passes through, a welcome relief from the still heat, and she holds her sunhat in place.]

Make yourself at home as much as you can. There's a mere dozen of us here, so you'll know everybody.

[And they, certainly, will know him. No one could overlook a living skeleton!]