I wasn't hiding it. I just didn't say anything.

That's the same thing.

No, it's different.

His voice was so weak I almost didn't hear him, so I was trying to concentrate...

I'm glad he made it.

The odds of a youkai attack are high if you linger outside the Village.

I thought I heard a faint voice, and from the position and weather and such I assumed it came from near the cliffs.

Looks like I was right.