It's the little fox seated near his feet that spots Maul first (though not by much), and sounds the alarm with a shrill, earsplitting yodel-bark. Jin Guangyao reflexively leaps backward from the new arrival with wide eyes, his sword leaping from his belt to his hand while he works to put as much distance between them as possible. in his defence you are pretty terrifying upon first blush dude

He holds the sword up at an angle defensively, but makes no move to attack, clearly trying to think past his pulse rushing in his ears whether he's in any danger, or if this guy is just--weird about boundaries. He hesitates, then says, "It is considered polite to announce oneself," and sounds rather courteous about it, all things considered.