[He nodded, not shying away from her touch. It was something he had grown used to being around humans.]
Sentience stated that they are cared for in there. I suppose, that is a small comfort. [He frowned a bit, still staring at that apple, as if it meant something.]
I wonder if they are aware. [Many woke from that state, 'returning' to the dome with no idea that they had been gone. Did they not even dream in that state?]