[She focuses on what he seems to be venturing at and her eyes go wide with worry.] Doctor...we go through something somewhat similar when we die. Except we don't change outwardly. Instead our bodies heal and our powers grow stronger.

But we still have to avoid it because...it disrupts things. Upsets people. It's not so wonderful for us mentally, especially if we make a big change like that in the middle of having to handle some nastiness.

[She blinks at the suggestion but...he has a point. This is heavy and scary and would be supported best with some tequila.] All right then.