Elena glanced at the gloomy sky as she hugged her husband tightly on the motorcycle. They were moving away from the ruined city center, carefully maneuvering through the scattered debris.
She felt an inexplicable unease settling in her chest as they passed through each desolate area.
It's not raining heavily, but she noticed the trees swaying vigorously back and forth. She couldn't tell if the wind was strong because her thick jacket and helmet prevented her from feeling the outside conditions.
'Is the wind growing stronger?'
She wanted to determine the strength of the wind, so she asked her husband to stop momentarily to assess their surroundings.
"Husband, can you st—"
Before she could finish her sentence, Elena spotted a woman arguing with a man. As they drew closer, she finally recognized the woman—Vivian.
'What the heck is Vivian doing here?'
"Is that your cousin?"
"Yeah, stop for a moment."