[ in that moment kimberly knows it's ride or die for this boy who is apparently also a puppet ]

Oh...! Oh, my gosh, this must all be so confusing for you, then...! I- [ A hesitant hand on his shoulder. Yep, he feels like wood. ] I'm going to make sure you get home safe and sound, alright?

[ He's too friendly to be a monster. Magic to bring things to life peacefully surely does exist, as this boy proves. ]