The elderly woman’s eyes were wide with panic, but she nodded and attempted to follow his instructions. He reached into his backpack and pulled out a small bottle of water, offering it to her.

“Here, take a sip. It might help you feel a bit better,” he suggested.

Slowly, the color began to return to her cheeks, and her breathing became more even. The passengers who had been indifferent before now watched the young man with newfound respect. It was clear that they had misjudged him based on his appearance.