Whitewater Gorge he told me to sing

His ears twitch to the left when the sound of footsteps could be heard. They were uneven. He’d recognized this more clearly the louder they became. As the seconds passed and the steps grew closer, Aulus turned to stare at the man.
You’re injured. He barely noticed the thought slip onto his tongue. Nor did he know if the man could hear him from where he sat, or if he’d even noticed him. Regardless, Aulus kept his gaze level towards him, and he waited.