The scattered hay that had been shaken loose of the bales when they were hauled inside didn't exactly do much to keep him hidden. That was especially true when it came to the mystery animal's strong nose and quick paws as it sought Benny out and did its best to keep him still. Then the stranger's words actually connected. Lira? That was the animal's name, but it didn't do much to tell him what it was, specifically. It wouldn't stop licking his face and Benny couldn't bring himself to push it away; he gave in, falling over and wriggling his hands under its squirmy little body, pulling it off his chest and wriggling to his feet so he could get a good look at the newcomer. Or as good a look as he could---he had to squint to make anything definite out.

"S-sorry if I startled you..." He looked down, giving his eyes a break. They couldn't make anything come to focus, especially in the dark, and especially with the guy framed in the light coming down from the hatch behind him. "I didn't think anyone else would... y'know, do this." He turned away to pick up his bag. It had all his worldly possessions and he didn't exactly want to lose it. Or leave it where someone else could grab it. "Um... glasses..." He felt around the floor, digging his hands in the hay for the huge plastic-framed things.