*having finally had enough of quietly waiting, and the kid's behavior seeming odd to him, though he's well aware he has no clue what's 'normal' in these times for the kid, he murmurs, barely louder than the breeze* ... Jei..?

*he's still not sure if it's a good idea to bother the kid, but he can't help but think it's a bad idea to surprise the kid with his presence after the kid has shifted, the process is probably bad enough in an unknown place without that shock, too*