She is merely a half a step ahead of him, and he rises to his feet quickly (as he can) to follow her. With his hearing still sharp, he can tell that there is a group outside, but he is inwardly wondering why he simply did not hear them sooner.

Distraction?

Fearful still about his wings possibly becoming visible (he touches the amulet at his neck, confirms to himself it is still there) he does linger and follow her lead, but he will not let her stray far from him. The urge to protect her is still deep rooted in his mind, despite not knowing just how powerful she may be.