Just imagine having to say that on a direct turnaround run.
I had this happen to me In Casablanca. I arrived on Lufthansa at 2am and was sheduled to take the same flight back. At transit security:
Where are you going? - Frankfurt
Where are you coming from? - Frankfurt
No no, I mean, - Yes I know, I'm taking the same flight back.
But why? You won't even enter the country? - No.
Looks at me confused while I try to explain it to him for the next five minutes.
Tells me I'm crazy and to have a nice flight.
But hey, I practically skipped the security check.