[That actually does get House to look up, entirely incredulous. He has taken note of Francel's longing looks at the other Elezen. It doesn't really matter to House apart from the soap opera potential in a love triangle. Complimenting his own appearance, however...]

Seriously, dude? I'm over 40, malnourished, sleep-deprived, and haven't gotten hosed down since the last time I died.