I don't think they've done an entirely good job of this
Wich may also be intended ...
I mean our character should be aware of the fact that s/he is at risk ... but on the other hand s/he should also be aware of that risk isnt exactly imminent ...
I want to believe that writers in Larian are really trying to hit the middle ground here, where our characters cant really know how serious their situation is ...
To give us enough space to chill ... but also to freak out ... dont give any strong suggestion one way, or another, so they dont block out any of those options as completely irational.

But maybe that is just my feeling.