[@Elle Santiago][@Lemons]

[color=6ecff6]"Nice to meet you two,"[/color] I said and added, somewhat sourly, [color=6ecff6]"Though I wish it was in better conditions."[/color]  I looked around the partially filled bus.  [color=bc8dbf]"Thank goodness it wasn't too packed... I don't think I would ever get over it if I watched a kid die,"[/color] I thought.  There didn't seem to be any kids, and I was glad.

Alva came back, this time with a handkerchief and some water.  She offered it to me and I was slightly surprised.  [color=6ecff6]"Oh, wow, thank you very much,"[/color] I said and took them gratefully.  I spent some time picking out the remaining pieces of glass.  When I finished I poured about a quarter of the water bottle on my cuts, hoping to get any dirt out.  [color=bc8dbf]"I'll be sure to clean it with alcohol when I get home,"[/color] I thought, wondering what time it was.

I handed the water bottle back to Alva.  [color=6ecff6]"Here, we might ne trapped for a few hours.  It'll be better to drink than clean my hand.  I really appreciate it."[/color]  I gave her another warm smile, hoping to keep the mood light as I wrapped my hand in the handkerchief.