[ his head snaps up at the sound of such a relatively aggressive address. despite the roughness, the presence of another person is reassuring, in that it means the carnival is still close by-- and thus, so are places less unsettling and more familiar. unfortunately, the choice of company presented to him now is less than ideal. these things do have a way of working out, though. ]

Well, I just... [ he pauses in a way directly contrary to ms. felbrush's request, voice faltering. ] I don't think there's much to be said-- ah, but you're lost, too?

[ swiftly, he veers into an area where he can show some confidence: not himself alone. ] It's a bit difficult to tell where they intend you to go, isn't it?