Since Cam's just arrived, he hasn't met his partner. He hasn't even heard the explanation of what's going on, so he stiffens and stares. Culumon doesn't scare him, he just...confuses him. This isn't the afterlife. It can't be.

"What...who are you?" He winces as more flickering flashes across him. He wants to answer yes, but instead he just keeps holding Hoot.