“All of the sudden, I heard a high-pitched whining noise, confused as to why the tea kettle would be whistling now. Her steps staggered to a halt, her face painted with pain. Shock and awe followed next, and then anger. The noise stopped, and I reached for my throat, which suddenly began burning. I gasped for air, realization creeping in that I was the source of the sound, and tried to run away.”