They cautiously approached

The responders approached the sink slowly, alert to every movement coming from under the glass. “Hi, Martha,” said the taller one in a calming tone, crouching slightly to meet her eye level. “We’re going to take over from here, alright?” Martha nodded numbly, her gaze locked on the glass that was beginning to twitch more violently.

The second team member tightened their gloves and pulled out a tool designed for quick containment. “Just hang in there a little longer,” they said, positioning themselves beside her. George stood nearby, watching intently, his earlier fear now masked by determination. The team exchanged a brief look—a silent understanding that they had one chance to get this right. They stepped in close, fully focused.

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