( Instead of pushing Lalli off, he uses his free hands to make sure his face and hair are back in order. Ow, it feels like Lalli shoved his nose into his brain for a second. )

No, of course I'm not a dream. ( The concept sounds ridiculous to him -- almost as ridiculous as being voluntarily sat on by a sleepy goblin. ) What do you mean why am I here? I was watching out for you while you were sleeping through everything!