Ah yes, basic biology. How ever could I have forgotten it?

[He didn't, of course. Emet-Selch need not worry about such a thing - on his end, at least. On the contrary, the only thing likely to "get a word in" is fate and a future which may or may not be his to change.]

[A vague sweep of his arm follows.]

Well, I'm certain I'll be around one way or another. Though whether it's in the realm of the living or the realm of the dead is anyone's guess.