Rhys stares at the picture for another second before he realizes that Gabriel is talking to him. Then he realizes he has to answer. It's followed by the thought that his temporary roommate has no reason to understand what the picture is, and that gives Rhys enough relief to decide to call back.

"I dunno. This is a really fucked-up puzzle. Like, kinda horror-movie shit."

There. That was nice and neutral. He is good with that.