Time (2)
Lando's emotions welled up, his lips trembling with grief as tears cascaded down his face. The haunting thud of her body meeting the grass and leaves resonated deeply within him, its finality echoing in his heart. The tranquil atmosphere of the forest was shattered as flocks of birds, which had been hidden away, were startled by the gunfire, taking to the skies in a flurry.
With heavy hands, he lowered his weapon, still reeling from the weight of the harrowing decision he'd just made. His legs gave way, and he crumpled to his knees, his gaze fixed on the forest floor beneath him.
Suddenly, a cacophony of screeches tore through the stillness, signaling the approach of more creatures, drawn to the location by the sound of the gunshot. A chilling realization dawned on Lando. "So, they're scattered throughout this forest?" he murmured, an eerie calm enveloping him.