“Wait…oh no, did you step on that scorpion?”
“Uh…um…I think I squished it. Felt something huge get all crusty crunchy under my foot.”
“It’s dead.”
“I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Well, just a little bit. It’s reincarnated now except I’m an atheist & don’t believe in religious stuff.”
“Uh, we’re outside.”