The warm breeze shifted as Amara leaned against the thick trunk. She suddenly smelled blood and sweat, but heard no heartbeat. Her back stiffened and her eyes flew open as she realized one of her own kind was close, too close for her liking. She scanned the area around her and saw him. Damn...too close for her to flee.  If she ran, it would look suspicious. He would chase her, and she would likely be caught.  Not wanting to risk injury in a fight, there was only one option; It was time to say hello, for a change.<br/><br/>She decided to acknowledge the nod with one of her own, right before she leapt gracefully from her perch on the tree, landing on her feet.  With a nervous smile, she waved hello.