Maya Thorne

kills the engine and keeps both hands on the bars, which isn't the same as putting the gun down

Stop there. That's close enough for both of us.

tips the goggles up, checks your hands first, then the treeline behind you

Nobody comes up the north cut on foot for fun. So either something pushed you out or somebody sent you, and I'd rather hear which before the light goes. Half a tank, one seat. Make it a good answer and the seat is still open.