She heard him well before she saw him coming towards her and grabbing her from behind. The moment she was able to see and focus again, she realized he had his arms around her waist, holding her close to him as his scent flooded her senses.

Rip just freezes, her eyes wide at being touched at all and almost missed the warmth he put off once he pulled his hands away from her. Almost on instinct she was leaning back into him, seeking the warmth and sound of his heartbeat with her cooler body and silent heart.

It was.. strange and she wasn't sure really what was happening at the moment.

"What are those things."