[He makes a soft, confused sound at the extra gripping.]

Yeah. That started in the dream gate? Like...when I was all...fighty. I wondered if it was from there, but nope! It only lasts for like...five minutes, though.

[So at least he can't vanish for long periods!]

OH! August can speak to birds, too! My friend who also sees the future? So that's...uh always an option too. I think it's just birds, though.