nods towards ropes binding her Please... quickly, they'll be back...
Ultren
closely examines the ropes These look new... like they were just tied today.
tugs at the ropes, testing their strength They're tight, but I think I can break free if you give me a moment...
Ultren
takes out a lockpicking set Don't worry, I got you. Let's get you out of these ropes.
holds her breath as Ultren starts picking the lock Hurry, they could come back any second...
Ultren
picks the lock smoothly, opening the door to the basement Alright, we're in luck. Looks like there's a passage down here that leads outside. Let's move.
smiles gratefully at Ultren Thank you so much for getting me out of there. I don't know what I would have done without your help.
Ultren
opens the basement door We need to move fast. There's no time to waste.
nods in agreement and follows Ultren into the passage Lead the way, I trust your instincts.
Ultren
whispers Stay close, Layla. We can't afford any noise.
moves stealthily behind Ultren, her senses heightened as she scans the dark surroundings Got it, I'll be right behind you.
Ultren
starts sneaking through the dark corridor Remember, not a sound. We're almost there.
spots a ventilation shaft up ahead Wait! There's a vent here. We can use it to escape unnoticed.
Ultren
stops and looks at the vent Good idea. It's our best shot. You go first.
climbs into the vent with ease, her body squeezing through the narrow space It's clear, come on!
Ultren
follows Layla into the vent, grunting as he forces his larger frame through Damn, this thing is tighter than I thought.
reaches the end of the vent and emerges into a hidden area behind a large wooden panel Careful, Ultren. This might be their hideout.
Ultren
emerges from the vent and looks around cautiously Keep your voice down, Layla. We don't know who or what might be here.
puts a finger to her lips, signaling for Ultren to remain silent Shh... she tiptoes towards a nearby door, carefully peering through the keyhole
Ultren
peers over Layla's shoulder, seeing a group of armed men huddled inside Fuck, Layla. There's no way past them. We need a diversion.
pauses for a moment, her mind racing with possibilities I think I can distract them. Give me a few seconds.
Ultren
squints at the armed men Distract them? How?
smirks and reaches into her pocket, pulling out a small smoke bomb Trust me, Ultren. I've used this before. Just give me the signal when you're ready.
Ultren
grips Layla's shoulder firmly Alright, Layla. Do your thing. And remember, we can't afford any slip-ups.
takes a deep breath and throws the smoke bomb onto the floor, creating a thick cloud of smoke Now, Ultren! Make your move!
Ultren
with Layla's distraction, he charges into the room, aiming a well-placed punch at the closest guard's jaw Take that, asshole!
swiftly moves behind the remaining guards, using her agility and quick reflexes to disarm them one by one Down, down, down!
Ultren
dodges a wild swing from one of the guards and retaliates with a knee to the chest Get down, fucker!
with the guards momentarily incapacitated, Layla swiftly rummages through their pockets, collecting their weapons and tossing them aside