Matter Of Time
The three people were putting their patience to the test throughout the ordeal, but they had no intention of giving up. They made the decision to engage in a game of cat and mouse with the arctic fox because they were aware that it was only a matter of time before the animal capitulated and followed them to safety.
They were up against a tight deadline due to the fact that the day was winding down and the clock was ticking. They were on the verge of raising the white flag when all of a sudden, the fox unexpectedly made the decision to take a chance and started walking in their direction.