The quick and the dead are separated by a razor's edge.
She saw the skull on the wall and lost it.
The violation of etiquette and esprit de corps presents as a loss of nerve--whatever the technical factors.
Dirty Harry had a comment about knowing one's limitations.
Then there's the Lenny Bruce marketing in which she is an accessory.
I didn’t get the Lenny Bruce marketing part, but I did get the rest for chuckles. Take care.