She leaned against the wall and folded her arms across her chest. “Oh, goodie! Is it Freaky Lecture Time with Dr. Gideon Raithe, Spooktologist?” She only looked half annoyed. “No, no, no.” He grinned. “It’s Freaky Lecture Time with Dr. Gideon Raithe, Deathidemiologist.” Huffing in mock indignity, he straightened his tie. “Please.” She laughed, her emerald eyes lighting up in amusement. “Pardon me. I could at least get your title right.” “Precisely. Now. Let us begin.”

