Her Decision

Ash may have left the surrounding area where Nicolas was located but she did not go too far.

She stopped and waited around as she kept a watchful eye over where he would go next.

She knew that if it was herself in that kind of situation then she would return home right away but she was not Nicolas so she could not be one hundred percent certain he would act in the same way.

It was highly likely that he would return to his home after experiencing such a very close call but it was not something she would leave to chance.

Her body shape started to change once more as it reverted to its original shape before she continued to track his movements.

He was looking for a male that was looking for him so he would never be as vigilant towards a female as he would see if he did happen to see her on his way back to his home.