He hears the footsteps before the voice, and is just about to say something himself when he hears her voice. "Hello? Yes!"

It's not a voice that he recognizes, but at least there's someone else here in the darkness. And...some sort of walking animal, if he's hearing correctly. A dog? Once he gets a little closer, he tries again. "Hello, my name is James Kirk." A nudge from the otter around his shoulders prompts him to introduce her as well. "I've got Carina with me. She's an otter."

"Thank you." says Carina.

"I'm assuming we're in a dream environment. Beyond that, I don't know what to expect yet."