You're minding your business, putting one foot in front of the other when Alex-fucking-Keller walks out from behind a tree.

"Are you following me, ma'am?" He's joking, his tone is light.

"Actually, Keller, it seems you're following me." You respond in tow, a grin on your face as you make eye contact.

"On the contrary, I think the universe wants us to travel together. Who am I to deny it that?" His smile is beaming when he steps to your right, a slight limp in his step.