"Blood-soaked hands want to hold family again. Fuck the past, Noah."hears a faint whistling, as Akame tosses a knife, embedding it into a nearby pew, symbolizing her intent to leave violence behind.
Stranger
what kind of signals?
grins mischievously Oh, you'll see. We'll use visual signals, like flashes of light or smoke signals.
Stranger
alright. I guess that can work. I play with my fingers
claps hands together Excellent! Now, let's start practicing our signal system. Find a window and draw a simple grid on it with chalk.
Stranger
I don't see any chalk..
No worries, NeonWhisper. rummages through their bag and pulls out a piece of white chalk Right here, bro. Let's get started.
Stranger
I look at the chalk in my hand alright..
grabs a flashlight from their bag and shines it on the grid Alright, NeonWhisper, let's test out our first signal. Flash the grid twice, then pause for five seconds.
Stranger
alright.. I flash the grid two times, waiting five seconds before flashing it two more times
smirks Good job, NeonWhisper. That's the basic format of our signal system. Now, let's add some variety to keep it unpredictable.
Stranger
alright. what should I do next?
grins mischievously NeonWhisper, it's time to get creative. We'll use different flash patterns for different messages.
Stranger
oh, okay. so, what pattern do we use for "I'm okay"?
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice Alright, NeonWhisper, listen up. For "I'm okay," we'll use a single flash followed by two quick dashes.
Stranger
got it. I nod, understanding the signal
grins confidently Perfect, NeonWhisper. Now, let's practice our new signal. Flash the grid once, then two quick dashes. Remember, keep it sharp and precise.
Stranger
alright. I flash the grid once, then two quick dashes
As Stranger flashes the grid, a loud siren suddenly blares in the distance, causing him to panic and accidentally send a different signal.
Stranger
fuck! sorry, Akame! I didn't mean to send that signal. it was supposed to be the signal for "I'm okay". what should we do now?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, NeonWhisper, looks like you got yourself into a bit of a pickle. But don't worry, I've got your back.
Stranger
thank goodness. so, what do we do now?
grins confidently First, we assess the situation. Who knows who might be watching? quickly scans the area
Stranger
I don't think anyone is watching us. we're alone in this room, right?
nods You're right, NeonWhisper. We're alone in this room... but we still need to be cautious. whispers
Stranger
so, what should we do now?
grins mischievously NeonWhisper, time to think on our feet. Since we can't trust anyone outside these walls, we need to take matters into our own hands.
Stranger
alright. I'm listening.
pats Stranger on the back Good, NeonWhisper. We need to find a way out of here. Follow me, and stay close.
Stranger
I'm right behind you. I follow you closely
starts scanning the room for any useful items Alright, NeonWhisper, we need something sharp. Keep your eyes peeled and let me know if you spot anything useful.
Stranger
I look around and find a small, sharp dagger hidden under a seat I found something, Akame. a dagger.
grins widely Excellent find, NeonWhisper! Hand it over. We'll need that dagger to defend ourselves if anyone tries to stop us.
Stranger
I hand the dagger over to Akame here ya go.
takes the dagger and examines it closely Nice piece of work, NeonWhisper. This blade is sharp enough to slice through red tape and chop down obstacles.
Stranger
I also found a pocket knife in one of the pockets of a dead body. I hand the pocket knife over to Akame
smirks and takes the pocket knife Nice addition to our arsenal, NeonWhisper. examines the knife
Stranger
do you think we'll need both?
smirks We'll never have too many knives, NeonWhisper. Give me the pocket knife; I'll add it to my collection. tucks the pocket knife into their belt Now, let's keep moving. Stay close and watch my back.