James does finally shift his gaze to Raju when he speaks, because... What? This is something new and indeed sounds important to be aware of, and he has several questions about it. But his attention is back on Francis, at least for a moment, when he's suddenly off to get more firewood, and James does his best not to sink any lower in his chair.

Instead he just frowns down at his coat, using the pretenses of adjusting the collar and one of his sleeves as an outlet for some nervous anxiety. He also tucks his left arm closer against his side, partially a reaction to the constant pain of the reopened wounds but mostly a subconscious, protective gesture.

The suggestion of hot springs is so diametrically opposed to Raju's response in terms of both the seriousness and strangeness of the subject matter that it's almost humorous. Watch out for some mysterious woman trying to convince you to sleep so she can give you strange dreams, also go visit the local hot springs. Neither piece of advice is bad or unwanted, but the contrast is inherently amusing, at least one some level.

Hot springs do sound incredibly appealing, though. "I may do that." He says, toward Francis' back, and he does mean it. But he turns his attention back toward Raju again, addressing him directly this time; what he'd said seems too important to let pass by. "Strange dreams?"