The driver, sitting in the cab, made a "come up" gesture to him, indicating he should sit in the passenger seat.
He even wondered if he was hallucinating until he actually got in the car.
After a brief exchange, he received some water and food, then silently accompanied the driver, riding the truck eastward along the road.
Until that moment, the city's hustle and bustle uncontrollably drilled into his ears, the air filled with the decaying scent behind the city's prosperity, and he realized he truly was back.
"I...", he looked at the driver, somewhat choked up, as the truck had already stopped, waiting in line for the workers to come and unload the goods.
The driver wiggled his fingers, "Don't make me hold it forever."
"Thanks!", the apprentice eventually kept the two dollars because he really needed it!
"I will pay you back, sir, how can I find you?"
