The demon scam

Merle looks terrified, and she starts to struggle in your arms. "Let me go..! You're a meanie!"

Oh great... if the creature didn't already take notice of you, it surely has now.

And, just as you thought, you then hear silent footsteps heading your way. With widly beating heart, you put your hand over Merle's mouth to get her to shut up, but it's too late. Now you can hear it sniffing the air as it approaches, so it probably can pick up your scent as well...