[It's weird how something as normal as just a firm handshake can help ground him to the 'real world'. He relaxes a little bit in Eddie's presence and, when the handshakes ends, he bends to pick up the rucksack.]

Nice to meet you too, even if it's sure an awful fate to be stuck in here.

[He hands over the rucksack.]

Consider this your 'welcome pack'. It's got a few useful items in it. Utility knife, water canteen, some rope... just have a look in. [Consider your basic zombie survival pack, sans weapons. That's pretty much what's inside of it.]