Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
Don't be afraid.
It's only a game.
It's just a monster in a game.
It's got big scary claws.
A menacing smile.
Hard skin.
Wings.
Looks like a human.
It's fine.
It's fine.
What can go wrong?
"Ian. What do we do?"
A question. So quiet I thought I missed it. The words escaped through the small gaps between the teeth. What do WE do?
What can be done?
Do we move first?
Is it by itself?
Will we be able to defend against it?
Are the shields strong enough to withstand the sharp claws?
Do we even have a weapon that can damage the monster?
"Howard…I don't know."
I can feel the sweat forming on my forehead. I can feel it trickle down the side of my cheek and pool together at my chin before separating from my body and falling to the ground.
