[Well, at least her tone doesn't sound so sad anymore, though he's not sure if this is any better. Algidus squawks and scowls, really not appreciating having dirt tossed at him. Now he's remembering why he doesn't try to joke more often.] Hey, easy with that, not while I'm healing! Ever heard of a thing called infections? They're real... and they're not pretty.

[Now the alien huffs, rubbing at his flank gingerly. A moment later he gives AJ a look out of the corner of his eye, this one less contentious and more... dare say... apologetic?] I wasn't trying to suggest that you should strip down, just so you know. I was just... trying to... you like to joke around some times, so I... never mind. It was a stupid remark. Never mind. Forget it.