Shakti was stunned by the costumed girl's attack on the large shadow creature behind her.  Before she realized it, Shakti was on the floor too terrified and out of her element to know what to do.  The group was commanded to go west, when the South American-looking girl picked Shakti up and started to run.  Then the East-Asian-looking girl came to help carry her and introduced herself.  Overcoming the shock, Shakti felt first resentment towards Camilla for usurping what Shakti saw as leadership of the group and for supporting her, making Shakti's momentary weakness visible to all.  Shakti quickly swatted these thoughts out of her head, survival was more important right now.

"Shakti," she said to Winnie, recovering her composure.  Without being rude, Shakti started running as well and pulled herself from the two who supported her since it would be easier and faster if they ran separately.  It also made it clear that she could carry her own weight.  "What do you think is going on?"