While Tai is waiting for a C$-$Train late one evening, a person dressed as a scary clown jumps out of the shadows at her while screaming $"$I$\text{'}$m going to get you!". Even though there is no contact, Tai falls down and breaks her ankle. What tort might apply to this situation?

A$)$ false imprisonment

B$)$ defamation

C$)$ battery

D$)$ assault