[ Royce looks up, but not directly at him. He can see the blue dot hovering in front of him, but he can't see Davesprite, so what he ends up looking at is a little to the left and above Davesprite's head. ]

I can't see you, so I didn't know it was you until you continued to speak. [ Scowl. Royce doesn't take his hand, but it's not just because it's Davesprite - he's this way always. He pulls himself unsteadily to his feet, dragging in a deep breath. ]

I've been staying away from the monsters.