... Are you trying to make me feel better or something? [he says in a slightly accusatory tone, because yes it's too curious to not ask about.]
[and for a second to two later, there's rustling with the bushes he's pushing past. five more blocks and he'll be clear of the river by his guesstimation. maybe.]
voice;
[and for a second to two later, there's rustling with the bushes he's pushing past. five more blocks and he'll be clear of the river by his guesstimation. maybe.]