Oh, it's harsh. Much, much too harsh, but also true, so Mick can't really fault her for voicing that opinion. It's one he shares with her, though he'd like to think he's removed himself at least a ways from that label.

It still stings to hear it.

"Well, it's not the word I'd use." He tries for a smile and sort of makes it. "Doesn't really make for nice conversation, right? I've, you know, I've actually been telling everyone new since--"

He's just gonna go all in with this and risk another swipe from Ms Stabby McStabber, here. "Since I very nearly went into a blood frenzy last October and told everyone how to kill me if they had to. Turns out hatched blood doesn't really do the trick."