[Cautiously, he throws a glance over his shoulder. When his gaze fails to land on any animals, he exhales heavily. A previous run in with a docile-looking animal lead to him getting a rather vicious scratch across his forearm. Easily manageable - he wasn't worried... much.
By the time Ventus slows his pace, hurried noises clamber into his ears and his heart slams against his chest. He whips around, discovering a girl was attached to the sound of rushed footsteps.
But something's wrong.
She's running, panicked as if something is at her heels. Ventus fails to see anything - no animals or humans. Thankfully she's within reach so it doesn't take long to reach her, placing firm hands on her shoulders as he struggles to pull her to a halt.
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By the time Ventus slows his pace, hurried noises clamber into his ears and his heart slams against his chest. He whips around, discovering a girl was attached to the sound of rushed footsteps.
But something's wrong.
She's running, panicked as if something is at her heels. Ventus fails to see anything - no animals or humans. Thankfully she's within reach so it doesn't take long to reach her, placing firm hands on her shoulders as he struggles to pull her to a halt.
Hey, hey! It's okay, there's nothing after you!