Sofia's scream pierced through the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony, like a sharp lightning bolt tearing through the night sky. She screamed frantically, "Don't come over! No one is allowed to approach me!" Her voice trembled with extreme tension, nearly breaking.
The detonator in her hand, a small device that looked like an ordinary remote control, trembled slightly in her sweaty palm, as if it might be accidentally pressed at any moment. Sofia's gaze swept rapidly over the crowd, her eyes filled with fear and madness, like a cornered beast.
"Don't act rashly, please calm down!" The female security officer's voice remained calm, attempting to soothe Sofia's nearly collapsing emotions. She cautiously took a small step forward, raising her hands slightly to show she meant no harm.
"This won't benefit anyone! Put down the weapon, and we can talk." She persuaded in the most soothing tone she could muster, hoping to stabilize Sofia's emotions.
