Sometimes, what terrifies people isn't the frightful thing itself, but the atmosphere—and the reactions of those around you. The instinct in these situations is often to fight back, but if a few timid friends scream and tug you along, well, your only option is to run for your life.
The gruesome sights had no effect on the Girl in the painting. The You sisters, being locals and accustomed to the constant "shock," had gotten used to it. Xu Huo's face stayed emotionless.
The four of them stared silently at the drifting "human head."
The water on the "head" accumulated, as if embarrassed. After a few seconds of awkward standoff, it started to float away—but just then, several Outer Zone tourists entered through the door and looked up, catching sight of the wrinkled "human head." They screamed, spun around to run, but staff lurking behind blocked them, driving them in panic into Cultural Street.
