The context of the following conversation is Riley walked toward the house and kept their hands loosely at their sides, ready for any sudden movement.:
Riley says I got really spooked tonight. I was walking home and I just felt like I was being watch..
The friend responds That's a creepy feeling. I hate that..
Riley responds I know. I was just feeling all tingly like someone was watching or something. So I put my hands down at my side..
The friend responds What does putting your hands down at your side do..
Riley responds It keeps my hands ready for anything that might happen. Someone popping out of the woodwork or something..