Once he realizes the Bit isn't actually attacking, he stops smacking at it, only giving it an irritated shove every so often. That push, though-- that's not something he was expecting either, and he careens across the room, landing on his back.

He slowly picks himself up with a groan. He's a spirit, so no broken bones or bruises-- but it still hurt.

"Yes, it's me," he says irritably. "Just doing my job."