Ansgar knew to keep the Brit awake and talking. "You're the dirty one sticking your hands in my pants."

Even a playful argument would be worthwhile if it kept him awake and safe.

"Rex?" Gloria tried to get the Brit's attention so he would look at her. That would give her an idea of how his eyes looked, how conscious he was, and she might need to test the response of his pupils with a light. The injury looked bad, especially with the location on his head.