[and before he even realizes what he's doing, he's reached out to gently but firmly grab her arm to stop her.]

Hold on.

[and now that he has realized what he's done, it takes him a moment before he continues.]

You know you were just dead a few minutes ago. I don't think you can just walk up there and they'll be okay with it.

[well maybe. he doesn't know. this whole thing is weird and while he hadn't been really thinking about the possible ramifications before, he is now.]

And...how are you even feeling about this?