Brow furrowed for a few seconds, he ripped his sights from the nurse to look directly at the little girl. It was clear the unexpected statement bowled him over, blank features quickly reverting to a politely staggered expression. He briefly raised his eyebrows.

"Uh huh," he replied with a dullness challenging the other, glancing at the chair standing inches away. "Sit down and I won't have to." May as well retort with equal whim. He had a hunch that orchestrating formal conversation with someone as bright as the patient in front of him would show how truly idiotic you were. He sighed and tugged on her arm a second time, stopping and blinking at her next comment.

"... Yeah," he murmured, unsure whether he was supposed to smile or 'smile and nod'. So he frowned instead.