"Kali! Please, calm down. We won't hurt you," said Airah, but the old woman ignored her.
"Mrs. Dapit! It's me, Lesley. Please, calm down. Bangs is here, and he needs you." That grabbed Kali's attention. She relaxed a little.
"Please! You have to help me get away from here!" Kali begged.
"Mrs. Dapit put down the knife. We are here to help you. You can trust these people. They saved us!"
Kali shook her head vehemently. "No, you don't understand. I can't be here!"
"But why? What's the problem? Why are you doing this? Tell us what we need to do to help you."
The savage look disappeared from Kali's eyes, replaced by deep sadness and... hopelessness. No one expected to see that from Kali, who was unshakable, fearless, sedulous, and most tenacious.
"No, no one can save me now. It's too late," Kali continued. "Please! I'm begging you. I need to get far away from here!"
