The other option is to fight.
Before she could argue with herself on whether she is ready, the appearance of an enemy makes the decision for her. The monstrous being screeches and launches itself at her. Atelier trips as she backs away and falls to the ground, the creature arching above her, so she does the only thing she seems to be capable of.
She screams, anticipating the attack, but it doesn't come. Bracing herself, she opens her eyes and is face to face with the monster. It snaps its jaws and lashes out, but is held back by something… Then she sees it; the chain around its neck.
Still shaking, she pushes herself up, making sure to stay out of the monster's reach. Its glare never leaves her, and its low growls curdles her blood. As threatening as it is, it cannot harm her where she stands, so she begins to calm down. And, strange as it is, so does the monster.
