A conversation with fate
Me: So wait... you're saying there's a monster chasing me, that it is invisible, and that if it finds me it will result in life-changing injuries..?
Fates: That's about the shape of it, yeah. You can use this shield. Buuut the shield is toxic and if you use it too much it'll be worse than the monster.
Me: So... when can I use it safely??
Fates: Well, not yet. Soon... maybe. It's honestly pretty random.
Me: So what do I do while I wait, how am I supposed to go about my day, grab breakfast, relax in front of the TV, laugh in a meeting, knowing that this monster could be right on me?
Fates: Well what happens is going to happen, whether you're hiding under the bed or laughing in a meeting. Your choice isn't whether the monster finds you, only the state it finds you in.