Nothing said 'wake up' like a mystery object landing in one's lap. That works, startling him awake, from slouched back to sitting straight up right away. Considering how on edge everyone has been of late, the first look to cross his face was considerably tense. Had something else happened? Was Collette's attack back? Were they under attack right now?

It doesn't last for long, however, only the few seconds it took to wake up enough and take in the surroundings. No, no problems, only Collette and that brat trying to wake him up. He immediately relaxed at that realization, slumping back against the chair again, though he couldn't help but give the rubix cube in his lap an annoyed glance.

"Hey, it's dangerous to throw things like this! Look at all those pointy corners..."