Sebastian came to a full stop. Oh God, he thought, I might just die here. He couldn't identify the voice's species but determined it wasn't a spirit, which made the situation at least a little bit better in his own mind. He took a moment to answer so he wouldn't stutter, but speak with a clear voice, "I was simply giving company to the deceased." After all, a lot of them still enjoyed interaction, even with the living. Maybe it was better he didn't know what was talking to him, so he could still manage to speak.