[For a brief moment he wondered if she had powers like Mister Sky High.

The question fled immediately when he noted the obvious difference. Her eyes hadn't turned blue, and she hadn't glowed like a NEXT activating their powers. It was becoming clear that something else was at work, but the subtle amusement in her tone couldn't be ignored.]

I thought you were injured, and I don't have my phone to call for help. Any responsible person would have tried to carry you into town.

[He wasn't going to tell her that he didn't even know where town was.]