Sapphire responded with lingering sadness in her voice.

“When you’re forced to live your life on the streets you tend to acquire . . .” she paused for a second “. . . certain skills.” 

Another moment of silence passed before she continued this time almost sounding slightly proud, 

”It isn’t really stealth by definition, but more the art of hiding in plain sight,-“ 

Mid-sentence she began observing her surroundings looking in all directions with a concerned look on her face, 

“-making yourself look unimportant.”

As she finished her sentence she refocused her attention on Nickolaus and noted his face displayed slight discomfort the more he remained in her presence. His expression was subtle, anyone else might have dismissed it or might not have noticed it altogether, but to Sapphire it was an expression she had seen all too often. On many occasions she wished she hadn't been so apt at recognizing that particular expression. It wasn't like she was good at reading people, but for some reason, that one stood out above all else. 
She then closed her eyes and whispered more to herself rather than to Nickolaus. “Just like the rest . . .”

This entire time she had been listening in on the background noises of the forest and immediately after saying those whispered words she reopened her eyes rather dramatically and suddenly grabbed for her Kris entering a guard stance much to the confusion of Nickolaus.
She then spoke out in a low tone “We’re not alone.”

Moments later the sounds increased in volume becoming loud enough for Nickolaus to hear as well.
She could feel her heart starting to race as the thumping sounds seemingly surrounded them. Sapphire couldn't see them but her sharp sense of hearing made her believe that an entire pack of unknown entities had encircled them.