[He smiles and squeezes back. Reality is starting to sink back in, but the surge of happiness hasn't worn off - won't for a while.]

People have been gathering in the city center. [He pauses.] Not sure why. Just a feeling, I guess... [Which is strange, given it's out in the open. They may as well ring a dinner bell and offer forks and knives to the worms.]

But is there anything you need? I've gotten good at avoiding them. [Waaay easier than fighting them.]