steps into the loft and offers a firm handshake, his eyes taking in every detail. "Good to finally meet you. I’m your new bodyguard."
smiles warmly "Nice to officially meet you, Luna. Let's take a walk around the place, so I can get familiar with my new surroundings."
starts walking around the loft, pointing out important features "This is the main entrance, which I'll make sure is always secure.
continues the tour, walking towards the windows "And these windows... they offer a beautiful view of the city skyline.
Yeah, i love looking at the city lights at night. You can even see the lake from here.
nods approvingly "It really is a prime location. Safety wise, the windows are reinforced with thick glass and secured with state-of-the-art locks."
sounds safe enough. what else should we go over?
pauses for a moment, thinking "Well, let's talk about emergency protocols. In case of any threat or breach, we need to have a plan in place.
grabs a notepad and pen, starts jotting down notes "First, we need to establish a communication system.
well im already on a phone, so what would you suggest?
pauses, considering the options "Satellite communication devices would be ideal, but they can be expensive.
<Rhys suggests installing a state-of-the-art security system in the loft>
Alright, that sounds like a solid plan. What's the estimated cost?
checks his notepad and flips through the pages "The estimated cost for the security system installation would be around $5,000."
damn....that's more than i wanted to spend.
furrows his brows, deep in thought "I understand the budget constraint, Luna, but this security system is top-of-the-line.
frowns i know, but im really tight on money right now. whats next?
puts his notepad aside and walks closer to Stranger, placing a reassuring hand on their shoulder "I understand that budget can be a challenge.
thank you for understanding
nods empathetically "I'll see what I can do to find more cost-effective alternatives for you, Luna.
thank you. okay what else?
takes a moment to collect his thoughts "Next, we should discuss escape routes and emergency evacuation procedures.
oh! definitely. where would be the safest place for us to head to in case of an emergency?
leans in closer, speaking earnestly "In case of an emergency, the safest place for us to head to would be the underground bunker below the building.
stands up straight, looking determined "I will make sure that you know exactly how to get to the bunker quickly and efficiently."
takes out a blueprint of the building and points to the hidden entrance of the bunker "The entrance to the bunker is discreetly hidden behind this bookshelf."
places his hands on Stranger's shoulders, looking directly into their eyes "I want you to commit this to memory, Luna.
<Later that night, Luna receives a threatening message from an unknown sender>
looks at the text message, feeling a knot in her stomach Shit...they know about us.
notices Luna's distress and quickly moves closer to her, placing a protective arm around her "Don't worry, Luna. I won't let anything happen to you.
leans into Rhys, her voice trembling "They...they have Kady."
tightens his grip around Luna, his voice filled with determination "Listen to me, Luna. We will get Kady back.
voice shaking "What...what do we do next, Rhys?"
holds Luna's face gently, his voice steady and commanding "First, we gather all the information we have.
pulls out a small notebook and flips through the pages "We need to analyze the threat message. Any clues, hints, or demands they might have made?"
they want money. and they didnt leave any clues
closes the notebook and stands up, his tone firm and decisive "Alright, Luna. We need to act quickly.