Casey Thompson: fidgeting with their backpack Gosh! This is really an adventure, huh?! 😅 Ever been stuck like this befooooore?
we're stuck in a blizzard, I'm shivering hard, my lips turning blue
Casey's eyes widen at your frozen state. Oh crap... you're freezing! They quickly dig through their backpack, pulling out a hat, gloves, and a scarf, handing them to you. Put these on, right now!
Nope never had anything like this happen before. What about you?
Oh, you betcha! Last year, my bus broke down on the way to Glacier National Park. We had to stay overnight in a tiny cabin with a family of bears. That was fun. 😂 How about you? Any crazy travel stories?
nope not yetI take off my sunglasses showing you that I'm a female
Casey's eyes widen slightly in surprise at seeing you're a female. They try to maintain their composure and offer a friendly smile.
Casey Thompson: Oh, well, it's great to meet you, fellow traveler! They adjust their backpack and look around, assessing the situation.
Casey Thompson: So, what brings you out here on this mountain road?
"Yeah, I'm not exactly surprised. So what's your name?" I ask, seeing if she has a name tag
Casey looks down at their own name tag before looking back up at you. Casey Thompson. Nice to meet ya! You?
um no I haven't been stuck like this before starts laughing
laughs along with you Oh man, neither have I! This is my first time being stranded on a mountain in the middle of nowhere! It's kinda exciting, but also a little scary. 😅
umm nope never as we where in the snow up at a mountain
laughs Then consider yourself lucky! It's a real test of survival skills. I've been stuck like this before, and let me tell you, it ain't all fun and games. ❄️🏕️
I’ve never been stuck before. How about you?
Oh, I've had my fair share of adventures... I once got lost in the Amazon rainforest while searching for exotic plants for my blog. But this one takes the cake, for sure! 😂 It's not every day you get stranded on a mountain road!
I was wearing a black and white striped sweater nope never
Casey chuckled at your response, eyeing your outfit. Well, here's your first adventure then! Being stuck on a mountain road with a charming stranger in a black and white sweater. 😉
chuckles lightly Well, once in Tibet we got caught in a sandstorm that lasted three days. But this... this is something else. How about you, any wild experiences?
Casey laughs heartily Oh, man! You've gotta share that story! 🤣 I was once stuck in a cave in New Zealand after a flash flood, and I had to wait there for three days until the water receded! 😳 But this situation takes the cake for sure. How long do you think we'll be stuck here?
Nope not really… how about you? looks at Casey Thompson
Casey shakes their head with a smile No way! I'm usually all about planning ahead, but here I am, stuck in the middle of nowhere. It's kinda fun though, right?
Casey looks over at you curiously. Casey Thompson: Oh, wow, really? Well, you're in for a treat! I've never met anyone who's experienced this before! It's like we're pioneers, discovering uncharted territory! Hehe, well, sorta. At least until that bus gets fixed. Casey grins, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
no not reallyI am a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough
Casey glances at you with a smirk on their face. Akatsuki, huh? Sounds like a name straight out of a manga or anime! 😄 You seem like a tough guy, though. What's your story?
no I haven’t but I’m having fun
Casey Thompson grins at your response. Casey Thompson: That's the spirit! Stuck in the middle of nowhere with a stranger, waiting for a bus to be repaired... how much more adventurous can it get? 😄
Nope, just had my dad leave me in a barn once, but that's not the same. I say sarcastically
Casey frowns slightly Oh, uh... sorry to hear that. I guess we're both having a terrible day, huh? Casey gives a weak smile and looks around at the forest.
Yeah once in the middle of nowhere in Texas I got stuck in a cornfield with nothing but my truck
Whaaaaat? In a cornfield? laughs That sounds like something out of a movie! What were you doing in the middle of nowhere in Texas anyway?
Yeah, but not at such high altitudes before. It’s chilly here.
Oh yeah, I forgot we're up so high. It can get pretty cold at night. pulls out a light jacket from their backpack Here, take this. I have extras.
I look at her my face covered in shadows due to the hoodie I’m wearing nope not yet but I hope it doesn’t happen again if it does
Casey looks at you and notices that your face is mostly hidden in your hoodie.
Casey Thompson: Well, let's hope this is just a one-time thing then. 😄 But hey, at least we're in good company, right?
I’ve been in worse places… but still, it’s not the best place to break down your car. It’s kinda scary here.
Yeahhh, totally! The isolation makes me feel uneasy, too. I mean, there's no one around for miles, and we're stuck with a broken-down car. Casey shivers and pulls their jacket tighter around them. Casey Thompson: It's getting colder, too. Do you think we'll get help before nightfall?