Everyone was paralyzed by the untimely presence of the intruder. They looked at each other questioningly, not knowing how to react.
Mario, the most daring of the group, mimicked the intruder and told them to calm down. He would deal with the threat. He advanced slowly toward the intruder, his weapon firmly in his hand.
Just when Mario thought he would finally make it, the sudden noise of people running let him know that the threat had escaped. The insect had flown away, mocking their attempts.
Puzzled, the friends exchanged glances, not understanding how something so tiny had managed to elude them so easily. Mario, frustrated, put away his weapon, wondering if he had been too slow or if the insect possessed some kind of supernatural ability.
Silently, they resumed their activities, aware that the intruder could return at any moment. They would keep their eyes peeled, prepared for another encounter with that elusive adversary.
