Hello @caparadiso. Thanks so much for stopping by and viewing my short story. I appreciate it and your comprehensive analysis of my character and story elements. You know, it's not so much as a situation arises, then slowly unfolds. It's how an individual perceives and reacts to it.

When caught in an impossible or unbelievable situation, often our instincts kick in. Fight, flight, or freeze. If it were me faced with that situation, I'd be outta there in a flash for home, lolol.

Take care and have a great rest of your week.