The sudden unfamiliar voice startles the kid. For a moment he presses himself further against the tree, as he looks up at the stranger, clutching the radio to his chest. But as what Brand said clicks, he quickly scrambles to his feet, relief washing over him, "Yes!"

Then, suddenly, he jolts, looking over his shoulder despite no sound coming from that direction. And when he turns back it's with a nervous fidget, looking down at the radio. "...Sort of."

The radio gives off another crackle before tuning into an announcement from the local news station announcing the construction of a new town park.