[ 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. ]
[Even if they were fully awake, Grimm could not blame them for not quite understanding all that has happened. It was a large change and the Nightmare King is rarely if ever clear when he speaks, even to his own earthy vessel.
(A disconnect, knowing yet not knowing yourself entirely.)
But as they say, seeing is believing. Rolling his shoulders, Grimm stands and reaches down to pick up the Vessel.]
Perhaps a mirror will show you what I mean. Come, let us find one.
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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. ]
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(A disconnect, knowing yet not knowing yourself entirely.)
But as they say, seeing is believing. Rolling his shoulders, Grimm stands and reaches down to pick up the Vessel.]
Perhaps a mirror will show you what I mean. Come, let us find one.
[There is likely one in the crawl space.]