He jerks back and bats at her when she sticks the thermometer in his ear, but he's too slow to make a difference. Still, he holds his ear and glares at her to ensure she knows he did not appreciate it.

And, unfortunately, his reaction to her question is to curl up and shake his head.

"'s cold, though." A shiver runs through him as if to prove his point. How can he be too hot if he's cold? That doesn't make any sense. The woman must be lying, for... some reason, and that means he has no reason to listen to her.