That does seem to work as he snaps out of whatever trance he was in. He notices the Espeon but he feels slightly confused, but he gets himself up. Was that where telepathic voice came from?

"Ah well, I was just caught off guard, that's all."

Sur'ah also notices the Espeon, but she can sense that she's not a threat.

"These stupid stones were freaking him out, but I don't know what about them that does."

Well it can't be expected for most pokemon to be able to read.