"Aftermath." He debates offering her a hand to stand on, but that might come off as a bit presumptuous. A lot of little people didn't really appreciate the sudden increase in height after all, ease of conversation aside.

"I'm afraid not about to take you with me," the old truck shakes his head. "It's far too dangerous. The only reason I'm about to try is because my time is already limited. You needn't put yourself in harm's way."