[ The Ring-Spirit makes an exasperated sound. As far as he's concerned, that last question is just the first one again: he comes back when he's not in trouble anymore. ]

If I died while checked out, I'll just never know.

Might've already happened, who knows. [ He shrugs . ] I sure don't remember how I got back to Bavan after the thing exploded out of me at that ski lodge. That one's a good candidate for "maybe I died, maybe I checked out" - and showcases how little the distinction matters.

[ He scowls at Atem briefly, then shifts on the couch to get comfortable again, laying his head back down and pointedly closing his eyes. ]

That's just how life works. Shit happens, eventually it stops, everything keeps going, and no one cares.