She swerved slightly to avoid tripping over him but quickly resumed her path. Her mind, absorbed in the day’s myriad tasks and the encouraging words from her audio playlist, remained oblivious to the silent, desperate plea for help that Joe’s still form represented.
The city’s relentless pace, coupled with each individual’s preoccupation, rendered Joe’s plight all but invisible amidst the unceasing flow of pedestrian activity. Joe, in a state of semi-consciousness and intense struggle, tried to summon the strength to move. Each attempt was met with increasing difficulty as his limbs felt leaden and unresponsive.