[ Bak's already sitting up, now much cooler and breathing almost normal. He smiles up at Reid in appreciation. ]
I was afraid of that. Ah well. I'll make due. [ he gulps the entire cup down and wipes his mouth off on a sleeve. ] Did you see those things?
[ he'd give in to more melodramatics, but now that he's thinking again, he knows there's little time to be worked up. If other people are outside, they could well be in danger! ]