So while Ralof is doing his talky thing with Gerdur, I'm off on the other side of the river, grabbing flowers, mushrooms, and stuff. I have the sound low because its late and I don't want to bother the neighbors... but I notice the music sounds combat-like for some reason. I can't see the enemy, but apparently, Gerdur can.
So I follow her, bow drawn. I don't even take single shot... but by the time I find her she's dead, next to a mudcrab that's down to 1/4 health.
lolwut?