But as Susan and Tariq stood their ground, the creature hesitated, its menacing posture faltering.
"It's... backing away," Susan observed, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Tariq watched the creature closely, his brow furrowed with suspicion. "Why would it retreat?"
As quickly as it had appeared, the creature vanished into the shadows, leaving Susan and Tariq standing alone in the oppressive silence.
"What was that all about?" Susan wondered aloud, her voice filled with confusion.
Tariq shook his head, his expression unreadable. "I'm not sure, but I think there's something out here that even they fear."
They exchanged a wary glance, the weight of their encounter settling upon them like a heavy shroud.
"We can't stay here," Tariq said finally, breaking the silence. "Let's keep moving."
