[ They seem relieved that no permanent damage has been done, at least; after a moment, their frantic movements come to a standstill, and then they half-sit half-fall right there. Their sleep hadn't exactly been restful, in hindsight.
They give him an uncomprehending stare; it seems like they're still drowsy, and it's making them a little slow on the uptake.
At least until he touches them -- presses a hand to the side of their head -- and then they feel a connection that wasn't there before, suddenly brought into focus by close contact. They startle, head jerking up as they sit up straight, staring back at him questioningly.
Even with the conversation fresh in their mind, they're clearly still not sure what all this means. Help. ]
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They give him an uncomprehending stare; it seems like they're still drowsy, and it's making them a little slow on the uptake.
At least until he touches them -- presses a hand to the side of their head -- and then they feel a connection that wasn't there before, suddenly brought into focus by close contact. They startle, head jerking up as they sit up straight, staring back at him questioningly.
Even with the conversation fresh in their mind, they're clearly still not sure what all this means. Help. ]