[It wasn't at all what he expected, but it was far more important. And so, when Boa approaches him, he gives a wan smile.]

...Looks like we'll have to postpone our meeting. [If he can just survive another week...] But this was important, so thank you. You did well.

[And he'll continue on even if the zombie version doesn't understand, because the real one needs to hear.]

To be honest, I've hated speaking with her ever since you... left us. But I'll see what other information I can get from her.