Katie’s sudden intervention, coupled with the visible relief on her face, seemed to communicate to the bobcat that Peter was not a threat but a potential ally. With a subtle change in its stance, the bobcat turned away, suggesting that both Katie and Peter should follow its lead.
The sudden charge of the bobcat left Peter in a state of shock, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. Gasping for breath, he turned to Katie, his eyes wide with confusion and concern, and asked urgently, “What’s going on? What are we chasing here?”