Here Kitty Kitty

The scrubland at the base of Mount Volkan stretched out before Mariah, its deceptive tranquility belying the hidden dangers beneath the seemingly innocent terrain. Her keen eyes, attuned to the subtleties of the environment, surveyed the landscape as she cautiously navigated through the dry brush and shifting sands. The air was thick with tension, an unspoken acknowledgment of the lurking perils in this treacherous locale. Her far too slender frame stuck out against the muted colors of the scrubland, a bright spot amidst surroundings that merely dreary and drab to begin with.

Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream shattered the stillness. Mariah froze, her instincts honed by years of survival kicking into high gear. The scream, unmistakably feline, echoed through the scrubland, sending shivers down her spine. Her sharp eyes darted in the direction of the chilling cry, searching for any movement or sign of danger. The silence that followed the scream hung heavy in the air, a prelude to the unknown. Mariah's muscles tensed as she debated her next move

"Mariah Mendacium"