It doesn't feel unnatural at first, just something to be expected from taking a moment to rest. But as his head clears, it becomes apparent that the effect is flowing from an odd place -- his left foot. So he rolls down his sock briefly to check, and is frankly unsurprised to find the mark.

And so he rolls the sock back up. He'd wanted to avoid being marked for as long as possible, or at least until he'd understood more about what the marks could do. Considering the situation, he's probably achieved the former, even if the latter would be preferable. He will need to review what he knows.

"Hardly unexpected." He may be marked, but that does not necessarily mean he will follow through with the Hermit's agenda. That remains to be seen -- and will be his own choice if he can help it. "Has our current business concluded, then?"

He doesn't expect a verbal answer, of course. But there are other ways.