The atmosphere split in two staring at you

Today in the pre-dawn hours I walked the dog along the dry riverbed. An older woman approached me after jogging frantically. "We need to call someone-- I think someone's been robbed or hurt. There's a nice bike in the riverbed and it seems sinister!" she said. And it really was that melodramatic.

What I said: "Hm. Well I hope you find him."

What I meant: "Free bike?! Where??"