[He slowly stands up with her, hovering a bit near in case she falls. He may be scared to touch her but if anything were to happen, he did have his powers...]

I've seen other shades be like, territorial or somethin' whenever I get near 'em. Like especially when the fog's out and we're all just tryin' to eat. They won't let me near them at all, even when I'm not lookin' to steal their kill or whatever. [He shrugs a little.]

I guess as far as my instincts go... I dunno. I don't get a lotta sleep anymore? I like dark, cramped spaces now?