[It's okay, Xayah. The Soldier isn't going anywhere that will leave the door undefended. They kick it shut behind them, with just the right amount of force and with just the right angle that the bar will slam shut once it does. Someone on the inside will have to turn the deadbolt, but at least it's partially locked.
And then they stand on the steps in front of the door, lantern on their shoulder half-unshuttered to shed light ahead but not behind, and... taps a message in Morse on their metal arm with the blade of the knife. If the spirit isn't attacking yet, they're going to try to communicate.]
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And then they stand on the steps in front of the door, lantern on their shoulder half-unshuttered to shed light ahead but not behind, and... taps a message in Morse on their metal arm with the blade of the knife. If the spirit isn't attacking yet, they're going to try to communicate.]
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