"As real as all of this," Richard says, gesturing at the surreal landscape around them. "Real enough to really hurt you." He frowns, watching the mirror with suspicion. He is so busily trying to determine what it is that he almost startles when Alec touches him, but catches himself at the last moment.

"Real? Of course I am." He talks to distract Alec while he looks him over for injuries, gently pulling Alec's hand away from his cheek. He is well, physically, but his hands are clammy and he blinks too irregularly. "Alec..." he breathes, "Did something happen?" Maybe an effect of one of the monsters.