William spun around, his gaze searching for Lia amidst the pandemonium. He saw her lying on the ground, trembling, and knelt beside her, urgently checking her body. "Are you okay, Lia?" he asked, his voice hoarse with worry.
"Yes," Lia replied, her voice barely a thread. "I had to come out... the ceiling collapsed." Her eyes were wide with fear, fixed on the tentacles lashing the deck.
"Follow me," William instructed, taking her arm. They ran, dodging the chaos around them, the ship tilting and groaning beneath their feet. Their goal was the cafeteria area, the only structure that seemed to still be standing, where some were already taking refuge. Upon arriving, William gently pushed her inside. "Get in and don't come out. Be careful."
