What Karyn/Athena hadn't realized was that it was a "domino effect". Which meant that Zelda merged with the next closest person, who just at that moment was walking past the house. It was Sarah McMillan. She was walking her dog, which was a poodle.
One moment it was Sarah, the next it was Zelda. Except, Zelda wore the clothes and make-up that Sarah wore. And more than that, she had Sarah's mind. Her own mind was trapped, forced to think, see, and feel whatever Sarah would. Until the three hours were up.
Zelda/Sarah continued on her way, not thinking that anything was wrong or different.