[ VITA WHY???? ... though, Akira doesn't actually flinch, more than he appears briefly startled by her sudden scream.
The gator definitely reacts to her scream, too... although, in this case, it's more that it's now... spooked???
It's literally looking ready to run, but there's no water for it to run to... Thus, it very much looking like a cornered predator. For now, Akira looks frustrated as he takes several more steps back, giving the alligator plenty of room to dart towards an open area. ]
... According to a show I used to watch, screaming and making lots of noise actually makes it more afraid of you.
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The gator definitely reacts to her scream, too... although, in this case, it's more that it's now... spooked???
It's literally looking ready to run, but there's no water for it to run to... Thus, it very much looking like a cornered predator. For now, Akira looks frustrated as he takes several more steps back, giving the alligator plenty of room to dart towards an open area. ]
... According to a show I used to watch, screaming and making lots of noise actually makes it more afraid of you.