Ellen hadn't meant to embarrass Dexter with her laughter, of course.  The question had simply caught her off-guard, and the laughter had been mostly out of surprise, more than anything else.  Still, it was good to see that his embarrassment didn't last for very long.  Once he finally got to touch her, it just faded away, to be replaced with great interest.<br/><br/>Really, it reminded her of the first time she'd been able to explain to her kids about her current undead existence.  There had been some shock, but then they'd thought it was 'cool' to have a 'ghost mom'...<br/><br/>"Yes, it is."  She agreed, when he spoke up about the temperature.  "Then again, ghosts are known for creating cold spots, or so I've heard.  I'd imagine you'd find it a little chilly if I passed through you on the Ethereal Plane, as well."