( it's not that it's too bright, not really. it's just a lot to process when that sense has only offered fuzzy black for a good few decades. the hand on his shoulder, the concerned murmur, the reality that this is no time or place to lose it, forces Matt to try and relax. the comforting hand on his shoulder helps. whatever is happening, it's clearly far deeper and complicated than the hallucinations from a few weeks ago. )

A dream. ( that's both comforting, and not. because while Matt has never dreamed in pictures, that's an explanation, though not necessarily the most delightful of ones. it is far more to try and wrap his head around sudden eyesight — if this is a dream, there's no point in trying to overthink it.

it can't last forever. so there's probably a better use of his time.

slightly comforted by the senses he's used to still providing what he'd expect, he hesitantly takes in their surroundings again, and he can't help but look a little awed. yup, still not used to seeing. )

They've shared dreams before. Or... something like it. A little while ago, people were looking through the eyes of spirits when they dreamed. Maybe this is similar. ( only far more advanced. ) If they're trying to help, trying to show us something... then we have to figure out what.