Ensign Davis thought, Screw this, I want to live, and swerved to avoid the land worms. But then he tripped and one of the land worms ate his face and he died anyway.
In John Scalzi's book "Redshirts," the character Ensign Davis experiences a moment of desperate determination to survive when he encounters dangerous land worms. His instinct to evade danger reveals a primal urge to live, prompting him to steer clear of the threats around him.
However, despite his efforts, fate takes a tragic turn as Davis trips, leading to a horrifying demise when one of the land worms attacks him. This ironic twist highlights the unpredictable nature of danger in their universe, where even the best intentions can lead to fatal outcomes.
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