Ares gave a strained chuckle. "Oh, no no! It's okay. It's just an expression to say you frightened me! I haven't actually had any time shaved off my life expectancy. Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you!"
---> Frankly, she had not /tried/ to be quiet or secretive... "10 Years...? That is /a lot/ of time... ...I'm sorry. You want me to help you to make up for the lost time?"