"They're doing some weird things to people," he says, frowning, wondering on her dim reactions and responses. Is she...always like this? He can't say he knows for sure. "Locals said if you look too long it can really mess you up, and you, uh..."

Oh, dear. Hopefully he doesn't offend her if she's always like this! He rubs the back of his neck.

"You just...sound kind of woozy. How about we move out of sight of the thing, huh? Clear your head?"