Squeak (13) and Boo (11) had volunteered to make dinner, and they were chatting rather excitedly as they worked.
After having more or less safely transplanted Phil, I entered the kitchen, intending to wash my hands, and overheard Boo proclaiming;
" ... and *that's* how you survive the Zombie Apocalypse!"
Strangely enough, I feel somewhat safer now ...
Although I must say, I think Phil has The Best Zombie Defense System Ever: