The narrator initially notices an unusual quietness, which contrasts sharply with the typical quiet after a bad dream. Usually, in those moments, faint, unidentifiable sounds would seep in from imperfect window seals, hinting at activity outside even when everything seems still.
He describes this silence as different—calm and complete, without any signs of life or noise. It feels surreal and unusual, emphasizing a sense of peaceful stillness that is unlike the usual restless quiet or the faint sounds of the world awakening beyond his window.