Simply Paranoia or Something More?

Out of nowhere, Ruby could almost swear she heard footsteps. They were all but silent. Her head darted toward the sound, which came from the same direction she had. Her mind raced, thinking about who or what could have made that sound. Maybe it was just another traveler or even a huntsman? With that same thought she couldn’t help but consider that it was just as likely to be a bandit as well… or worse, more Grimm…

Ruby wasn’t too sure what she would do if that was the case. She did her best to get up but found her body arguing with her. She struggled to pull herself to her knees, a light ache traveled down her back in protest. Her eyes never leaving where she thought she had heard the footsteps coming from. She clutched her cloak to her chest, where it draped over her front, providing her with a little cover at least. Her eyes frantically searched for any signs of movement. She was ready to run at a moments notice, although she couldn’t say how far she would get, her legs already beginning their own protest to her movements.