These woods plastered with silence in comparison to the city life he was so used to; those never-ending noises in which the urban lights never sleep twenty-four seven. It's still surreal to decluster the stimulation and appreciate the silence for once. Manny could go on a forever rant on the people themselves, the cityfolk, and especially the conditions that haunt him in dread, waiting until the day he's kicked out into the gutter with no home in sight. This vacation was needed with every step on autopilot, with no aim or direction of where he wanted to go. He just needed some time for himself before heading on back to the inn.
Suddenly, a whiplash washed over him from the bike passing right beside him. If he was directly in front of the path, who knows how grave his injuries would be. Legs underneath him wobbled to walk backwards, collapsing down on his behind. The entirety of his body wouldn't stop shaking from what just happened.
Here he was, having a serene moment in Mother Nature's embrace - only to transition to chaos himself.
"I'm fine. I'm fine there," He demissed with a nonchalant wave, attempting to stand back up with his legs almost betraying him. "You almost turned me into mesh meat like fuck, not even mesh meat, more like mashed potatoes splattered across the birch trees." And what's better than some dark humor to clear his mind from panic?
He dusted his pants before giving a thumbs up to signal he's in good condition…for now-
"Safe to say I'm surprised to see a biker out here. None come to ride out here, considering how frigid it'll be soon. Good to see another daredevil in these woods." As if he'll stay here for another hour. His fingers will freeze over soon, and they'll turn into popsicles. "Are YOU okay? Saw that fall, surprised your knees aren't buckling underneath you."
His own knees massaged from both of his hands — they were aching badly. "Let's say mine are fragile, not the most pleasant feeling in the world." The worst part? He may have to limp his way back home. How insufferable that'll be.
"You must be built like a freight train. Who are you exactly?"