[ with a breath that has dreams of being a laugh: ] Oh man, if ya do, you're gonna show me up.

[ now that he's firmly back to reality, the tiredness is setting in once more, now with a vengeance. but-- it's weird. his mind is still reeling now for a whole new reason, but he also feels lighter.

still Tired, though. probably time to make an exit. ] So uh-- I've gotta find Kairi and see how she's doing. [ and as he gets to his feet: ] Don't wait too long to get that bite checked out, okay?