[first of all, he's going to look at where the squirrel is looking before he seems to startle a bit.]

Oh, it's you! [...] ...are you gone now, too?

[why is naib here oh no. did more people die? this gas station sucks!!! but right, so. squirrel friend. okay!]

You're right, we're both from somewhere really far away. We have a journey, too, but...[oh. there are suddenly disembodied voices. you know what i hate is that all square-enix games share themes so he seems all too calm about hearing this, since it just sort of reminds him...

"Hey... Can you hear me?"

"I heard your voice. It cut through the darkness around me. All alone, I followed the sound into a sea of light, and found myself here, with you. You gave me something back when I needed it most. A second chance. But...now I have to go back to sleep again. Would you mind if I stayed here, with you?"

"Sure, if it'll make you feel better."

so sure. there's a squirrel asking for their help, and he sort of frowns sympathetically before looking at naib.]

...I think we can make time. Right?