[The slap does the trick. He startles awake, then shoots Eva a hurt look that says What was that for?! before the recognition of their situation replaces the offence and confusion in his eyes with fear and alarm - and yet a tint of upset almost immediately slips back in.]
Where did you go earlier?!
[He's massively relieved to have her back with him, but how could she leave him alone with those monsters?! He then notices the mirror in his hand and lifts it up to inspect.]
What's this?
[His expression gradually twists as he looks into the polished surface... he lifts a hand to touch his face.]
Eva... please tell me that I look alright.
[Hey, at least he has the sense to ask her! If he'd woken up alone and seen his grossly zombified visage in the mirror he might just have screamed loud enough for the whole house to hear, but since Eva has been acting normally he's able to think quickly this time.]
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Where did you go earlier?!
[He's massively relieved to have her back with him, but how could she leave him alone with those monsters?! He then notices the mirror in his hand and lifts it up to inspect.]
What's this?
[His expression gradually twists as he looks into the polished surface... he lifts a hand to touch his face.]
Eva... please tell me that I look alright.
[Hey, at least he has the sense to ask her! If he'd woken up alone and seen his grossly zombified visage in the mirror he might just have screamed loud enough for the whole house to hear, but since Eva has been acting normally he's able to think quickly this time.]