No. No, I'm fine. [ Hoo boy. He exhales and waves a hand in her direction, acknowledging her question and denying any need for help. He's fine. He's totally fine. ] Just being reminded that I should've joined that pilates class when they asked me the first time around.

[ It's a joke, obviously, but the meaning behind it is true. He is hella out of shape and he feels it.

When he straightens, it's to give his companion in the woods a look of assurance. And that's when - whoa, wow. Yeah. He recognizes her. He knows her.

The name rolls off his tongue without any question or hesitation. ]

Pepper. What are you doing all the way out here?