Amidst the palpable tension and rising panic, Altha’s mind raced as she confronted the immediacy of her dire predicament. The gravity of her decisions in this fleeting moment could mean the difference between safety and peril. The tick of the clock echoed in her ears, emphasizing the urgency of her situation.
Despite scanning her surroundings desperately, the stark realization hit her—she was without any immediate means to defend herself, making her feel all the more exposed and vulnerable. In that tense moment, it became clear that her odds of surviving this harrowing encounter were hanging by a thread.