Anna maintained her undivided attention on Brian's face the entire time, and for a fraction of a second, she waited to see the expression of fear that would appear on his features.
She was only a child at the time, so she had no idea what was going on.
However, when she looked up and saw Brian's eyes behind the knives and the ax handle, she realized there was a problem.
From what little she could see, the only thing she could make out was a potentially dangerous animal.
There was a beast that was waiting in ambush for its prey, eager to gorge itself on its prey.
Anna let out a scream as she retreated a half step and struggled to maintain her breathing while doing so, "What are you waiting for!? Shoot!!"
Anna took a half step back, then sprang forward while simultaneously swinging her arms in a swirling motion.
Anna plunged both blades into the handle of the ax as she struggled to pull free from Brian at the same time.