She noticed he hadn't been looking at her but directly over her head- peering at the trees far in the distance. The rocks below his feet made no point in making any sound as he walked forward with grace. She wavered. He was being more imprudent than usual. He didn't wait for her to catch up, and Esme huffed, rolling her eyes in annoyance at his childish attitude this early in the morning before running to catch up with his long strides.