The sound surprised Xix, but not nearly as much as the strange world inside this new layer of Steph. The space inside her organs and circulatory system had given him the feel of caves and tunnels, but the abdominal cavity was...different. Open, but still very much inside her, and still ominously close to that groaning stomach. "Poor girl," he murmured, "she should eat healthier...are you guys still there?"<br/>He cautiously took a step, testing the terrain of muscle and fat for fear of sinking into it. "I'm back, but I'm not sure where to go...to be honest, it's taking a lot of focus just to stay oriented, and if she stands up..."<br/>His eyes wander as he takes in more details of the abdominal cavity.