"I do like the sand, usually just where it's meant to be, out by the ocean. Didn't realize there'd be so much up on a mountain. I shoulda worn different boots," she says lightly and shrugs, refusing to get flustered at his barb.

But then she pauses, and cocks her head to the side as she looks at him, giving him a quick glance up and down. He looks alright, but...

"Heard you ended up in the hospital yesterday. You sure you ought to be out here so soon?" Her tone is fairly casual, but the way she purses her lips betrays her concern.