Returning the grin, Stiles offers a wave before closing the space between them. The statues are given a wary look, as if he half-expects them to jump out at him any second.

"Wait, are we...? Like, right now?"

He'd noticed the difference, yet hadn't assumed the source. His mouth drops open as he reevaluates the immediate area in amazement.

"I just thought it was some kinda warding spell! Dude!" This is cool beyond words. In fact, all he can do is repeat the endearment in shock. "Dude."