[Her voice pulls him back to the present reality with a jolt of surprise. His attention, once focused on the first open door that would lead him somewhere to clean up, was now on her.]

What?

[Oh, that's right. Laurent glances down at himself and through a clearing in the haze of his mind he realizes just how... unfortunate he looks. He breathes out, looking back to her.] Well... I suppose anything I may say otherwise will just seem like a very poor lie. [The last dredges of adrenaline start to leave him and in their places he can feel exhaustion creep into his bones. Still, he keeps his posture straight and unwavering.]

Although I would not mind some assistance if you are keen to offer it.