He’s surprised, that much is obvious. He was too frightened, too terribly frightened, to help the other out, and while Emil can’t see the other, their voice is slightly hoarse, and a bit gruff, betraying the fact that the other is an adult. ( If he could see the other, he’d probably be even more taken aback by how utterly and completely exhausted the other looks. )
“ I’m-- I’m sorry. Thank you. ” He slowly rises to his feet, dusting himself off. Honestly, he should at least have petrified a few Shades for the other instead of just letting the other fend for themself. “ I’m sorry. I should... I should have done something. ”