Washington nods. "It's a good thing if you are out alone that they are mostly obvious. Though I'm willing to bet I've been ridiculously lucky as it is."

That gets a nervous laugh. "Would you believe I was out hunting and lost track of my location a bit? The raptor needs exercise, and I was feeling restless. I didn't mean to intrude. I'll be fine, just didn't have that urgent a need to get back."