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When I am alone here at night in bed and I hear some noise in the house which I can't place, I still occasionally get afraid, thinking it might be an intruder like in 2001. My heart starts thumping and I feel shaky, wondering what to do. Is it safest to stay in my bedroom, with the locked door between me and whatever might be out there? Or should I investigate in order to calm my fears? If so, what weapons should I take? My tae-kwon-do bo? Yes, it could be awkward to use in close spaces, but I'd probably be more comfortable hitting someone with that over stabbing them with a knife. But still, the the sharp and deadly looking pocket-knife Qiao gave me? Yes, I can take that in my back pocket too. The 6-year old never-tested can of mace which I still keep by the bed, too, I didn't even think of taking. I suppose even if it is still potent, it would be dangerous to use indoors - it could get into my own eyes too. My cellphone, I didn't even think of turning it on, in case I needed it fast.

But apparently the noise was just coming from the neighbors.