Gale listened for the sound of footsteps. When he heard none he assumed that the person was either moving very stealthily or had stopped moving completely. He hoped it was the latter. Not wanting to waste anymore time dawdling around, he thought about climbing up the tree he was hiding behind. From up there he could calculate a better solution to his dilemma. However, the tree was not big enough around. If he tried to climb the tree his hands would be exposed. Not to mention the sound of his boots scratching up against the bark would relay his position as well. He was now left with few options to choose from: run, remain hiding, or reveal himself.<br/>The way this stranger was scouring the forest looking for him, hiding wouldn't last very long. So he ruled that out. Running would be a good idea if he had the advantage. He wasn't sure how fast this person was, but he wasn't at 100% strength himself. His feet hurt, he was tired, and now a voice from his stomach let him know he was hungry as well. He was left with only one viable choice.<br/>Gale stepped out from behind the tree with his hands raised. "Please don't hurt me!" He hastily said. "I only came here to find a place to relax. I'm sorry for spying on you."