[ lop's notably quick to withdraw his hand as soon as he's able to, giving atsushi a slightly nervous glance; he knows fair well that most people, rabbit or not, don't like touching him any more than necessary. and while he certainly doesn't begrudge atsushi for that earlier moment of gawking, lop can't help but silently make a note of it. ]

I have to admit I couldn't quite think straight for a moment, out of shock -- but I guess wasting too much time that way would have been dangerous.

[ he gives atsushi a weak smile before looking out towards where he imagines the exit is. ]

Maybe that way? [ his ears flick as he tries to listen for sounds of the outside, but it's all drowned out by the slow creak and grumble of the incinerator. ]