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Grace's heart thumped. She couldn't kill them, as it sounded like there was more than one. "Hello?" she called, lowering the knives, but not letting them go. "Anyone there?" Maybe she could make allies. Then again, probably not. They probably wouldn't think that it would be a good idea for more than one allie. And they probably thought that she was an idiot, letting herself be known. And she probably was. She slowly walked backwards, dragging the coat with her. Her back banged against the edge of the tree, and she quickly climbed it, her small height and weight making it easier for her to get up higher. At least she actually had a chance this way, if they decided to kill her. She could see the edge of an arrow pointing out behind a tree. Oh, shit, she thought. I'm screwed. She thought about asking for an alliance, but she wasn't sure how to put it. She started by putting her knives back in her belt. "Uh...Allies?" she called out, hoping her anxiety didn't show in her voice.