Somebody, thin, fast, suddenly approaches the hatch -- and closes it. A cloak flaps around them as they whisper, "Not today."

As Avi continues be chased, the new figure sneaks up on her and her pursuer from behind, like a cat on prey.

"Inger Lint," the new combatant declares, "Desist."
As shocked to hear their own name as they are to face the blade -- sharp, clean -- of a sword, Inger Lint desists.