Thalia, feeling scared and anxious, asked someone to indicate when their perilous situation would end, with her eyes tightly closed. She clung to a statue for safety, emphasizing the importance of that connection in a moment of fear. The narrator reassured her that everything was alright, attempting to ease her apprehension.

Curious about their altitude, Thalia wondered if they were in a dangerous position. Upon looking down, the narrator described a breathtaking view of snow-covered mountains rushing past below them. He playfully kicked some snow off a peak to lighten the mood and assured Thalia that they were not at a significant height after all.