Larksong Grotto i'm going through changes

At least some of the tension seemed to alleviate. Josiah momentarily lifted his gaze to get a look at who had approached before settling back into his (very uncomfortable) recline. My name is Josie, he said, voice cracking and realigning halfway through. It began to creep into his mind that this encounter might not be going as well as he'd hoped, but he was determined to turn that around. I don't really have a trade, he continued, but I can learn anything. I'm a fast learner, I swear. 

Again, this was not the most comfortable position to be in. Keeping his voice low, Josiah asked, Can I stand up now?