The sound of the footsteps across the floor is enough to bring him into the world of the living, remaining still and listening for now. There's no indication yet that he'll be staying for very long, that is, until the footsteps keep nearing him.

He peers at him through heavy eyelids, the bottoms turning up as he manages a small, warm smile, asking with his eyes alone. Staying for a bit? He can make some space if that's the case.