Gage stiffened as he heard someone walk toward them, the ground trembling in tempo with footsteps. But it didn't really sound like a person walking closer. He picked up breathing, but what kind of person moved the ground with their steps. He was very determined not to look scared though, not in front of his sister, so he schooled his face into something like irritation. It was his usual mask when he didn't want to show what he was really feeling.

"No help is needed, but thank you for doing...whatever you did," Gage said as he stood. He tapped his bracelet a few times to get oriented before he stared in the direction of the male voice. He was talking to the same person as a minute earlier, so best look like he recognized the man.

"Thanksie for saving me mister!!" Maria squealed as she leaped forward to give the stranger a hug. Typical of her. Gage managed to grab her by an antler and pulled her back. "Don't be friendly with strangers," he scolded quietly. He didn't know who or what this person he was talking to was after all.