[He'd just been walking through the woods, honest. Hadn't meant to sneak up on or spy on her. But he'd seen the glow first, and it had piqued his curiosity, which meant he had to check things out.
And... sure, okay, stomping the ground with that kind of light show without anything following it? Kind of a let-down. But by her reaction, it's pretty clear that something was supposed to happen. Billy is about to call out and ask if she's okay when she punches the tree, which means that he has to duck before he's blindsided by flying wood. As a result, his call is less of a "hello" and more of an inelegant "gah!"
B | and then I had a tiny spazz
And... sure, okay, stomping the ground with that kind of light show without anything following it? Kind of a let-down. But by her reaction, it's pretty clear that something was supposed to happen. Billy is about to call out and ask if she's okay when she punches the tree, which means that he has to duck before he's blindsided by flying wood. As a result, his call is less of a "hello" and more of an inelegant "gah!"
Best first impression ever, yep.]