The man remained unconscious for long enough to cause concern. Finally, his eyes moved and he spluttered weakly at the most recent splash of water. When he finally realized what it was that had awakened him.... that there was water... he jolted with a sudden burst of energy and his head turned, searching for the source of the water. His eyes dragged open and he struggled to focus on his surroundings.<br/><br/>The unbearable heat was gone. He could no longer feel the wind blasting sand against his skin endlessly. He drew in a ragged breath and tried to speak, but found his throat was too dry. His vision was blurry, but he could see enough to know he was no longer under the sun. Somehow, he found himself inside some structure. Confused and weak, he felt himself beginning to slide into blackness again. Stubbornly, he pushed it aside, forcing himself to remain alert.<br/><br/>He tried again to speak, but managed only a few vague sounds. Stirring, he tried to move, pushing with his hands in an effort to sit up.