[...Geir flattens the ridges next to his face down flat, feeling a mix of irritation and reluctant worry for Sorey in his gut; he doesn't have anything against his dream-companion, after all, and even if there's no reason per se he should help him... seeing him looking so upset does make Geir's belly twist uncomfortably.]

--Wait a second. Stay right there.

[he focuses on Sorey hard, trying to see if he can use his Qri-given power of enlivening in the dream. if it works, it will at least give Sorey a boost of Geir's strength, direct from the source.]