Ajani, Kiora, and Mei are playing a game of hide and seek in the park. Ajani, who is it, counts at the oak tree with his eyes closed while Kiora and Mei hide. Mei decides to hide in the bush that is in Ajani's line of sight from the oak tree, but she doesn't realize that Ajani can see that spot when he opens his eyes. Kiora, on the other hand, is more familiar with the park and knows which hiding spots are visible from the oak tree. She chooses to hide behind the park bench, which is out of sight from where Ajani is counting. While Ajani is still counting, Kiora sees Mei hiding in the bush and realizes that Mei does not know that Ajani can easily see her from the oak tree. Kiora contemplates whether to warn Mei or to stay hidden. Assuming Kiora remains silent, what does Kiora know about the situation that Mei does not, and what will Ajani likely notice when he opens his eyes after counting? Provide a brief response.
Kiora understands that the bush Mei chose for hiding is within Ajani's line of sight, while Mei is unaware of this fact. This knowledge is based on Kiora's greater familiarity with the park and the sightlines from the oak tree. Kiora deciding to remain silent suggests she has also inferred that Mei does not realize her hiding spot's visibility to Ajani. Therefore, Kiora knows both the visibility of Mei's hiding spot to Ajani and Mei's lack of awareness about it. When Ajani opens his eyes after counting, he will likely notice Mei hiding in the bush, since it is in his direct line of sight, while Kiora remains unseen behind the park bench, out of his immediate view. Mei's lack of knowledge about her hiding spot's visibility increases the chances of her being found quickly by Ajani. Kiora's decision to stay hidden and silent might stem from a strategy within the game's context to remain undetected herself, understanding that Mei's choice inadvertently benefits Kiora's chances of winning the game.