[ Andy could hear the faint uptick in the boy's heartbeat, even with the distance between them, but it wasn't enough to worry her; it seemed to just be the surprise of coming across someone in an otherwise presumedly empty path. So she took a step forward, visibly relaxing although her stance stayed as such that she would easily be able to move quickly, if necessary. ]

You're new here, aren't you? [ His scent was familiar enough that she knew she'd smelled it in passing but new enough that she wasn't familiar with it, couldn't pinpoint who he was just from the trail. It was then that she actually relaxed fully, a soft smile coming to her face. ] Sorry; I didn't mean to startle you. This time of the morning, I've usually got this path to myself.