"Yeah, it's me, here." He handed over the water bottle. "Probably not the best, but it's cool for now."

"How are you feeling?" He had gathered dry twigs, maybe he'd be lucky and be able to start a small fire. Okay so he wasn't sure if it would work, he had failed at that part of boy scouts training, but it would keep him busy so he could keep an eye on her. "I didn't mean to be gone so long."