Ruby had wanted everyone to stay together. However, as she saw most of the other players running off in different directions, she had to admit that she would probably do better in the challenge on her own, without someone slowing her down. She decided to start running along the beach.
Already, Shorty was more than willing to resume the alliance between himself, Rory, and Petrie. He called to them and told them to follow him as he ran off in another direction.