She had been busy staring at the sky, but her ears did not fail when it came to hearing the approach. At first she thought that maybe it was just a prey animal moving among the rocks, but the movements were heavier and they headed directly towards her. Most would naturally tense up, but the young women remained calm. She knew it would be better to remain calm and think straight rather then get worked up, make mistakes, and get herself into danger. She had been alone for more then a year of her life and she hadn't made it this far without learning a thing or two. Her ears flattened against her head as the steps stopped just behind her. It was a bit unnerving, the silence of the night around them. The male spoke and it seemed he was complimenting her on her looks.
She turned to face the male remaining calm and being friendly like her normal self would. He was no threat so far so no reason to act anything but the normal. She knew from when she was still at her mother's side to be weary of strangers, but strangers could also become friends if they were the right kind.
"Being a night owl and avoiding the summer heat," she replied. "And what of you?"
