It takes a few hours, and even then, Eiji's not sure he wants to wake up. Right away, he can tell something's right with his mind again, if only because the guilt from everything he'd just done hits him hard.

He'd used the purple Medals again. To hurt Ankh. What was he thinking?

He doesn't plan on opening his eyes, or giving any hint that he's awake other than his breathing, which he's trying to keep from speeding up so he doesn't start crying.

And then he feels a sudden weight against his body, and he jumps.