The slight popping sound didn't really register with Dan, but then some British guy was talking to him. Dan looked up and saw a man holding his hand out to him, so he accepted the help and hauled himself to his feet. "Thanks. I fell asleep." A pointless explanation, really, although it was true.
He took a moment to calm down, a hand coming up to rub at his throat (and check for bruises) and then he looked properly at the man who'd come to help him. "I'm Dan," he said, still a bit sleep-addled and trying to shake off his second dream.