Stacy's thin lips pursed. With glazed eyes, she watched the nightmare unfold.
From the distance, the faint voice of her master whirred in her ears. But it sounded so far- like a distant dream or a hazy memory. The insides of her ear drums twitched at the familiar sound- trying to sort it.
He was right next to her. But the rumbling sounds, the sight of the long swirling tentacles, and the sound of her own heart- all combined together to drown out Nexus' voice entirely.
"STACY SNAP OUT OF ITTTT!!"
Her eyes tweaked this time- fluttering the rich lush of lashes on her lids. She raised her eyebrows up. And slowly, Nexus' voice re-entered the orbit of her mind and ears.
But Nexus was out of patience. Cursing loudly, he sprinted toward her in the dark. The night wind blew against his coat. And his large palm landed on her right wrist with a firm clap!
"COME ON!!" he grabbed her; "Let's go!!"
