Shael almost jumped out of her skin as she heard something rattling in the trees behind her. Breaking off from the group, she stalked towards the sound. You're being ridiculous, she thought to herself. You'll see, there's nothing here, and then you'll feel stupid for being so jumpy. But at least she'd have an answer, could call the empty space to mind when she'd managed to convince herself there was something to fear.<br/><br/>When she actually did see someone, she was as surprised as anyone. Her hand reached instinctively for the collar of the newcomer's clothing. "Any more information you think maybe we should be aware of?" She asked aserbically, looking in the general direction of the departing Carolina.