While Uni and Esther made their way out of the room and down towards the lobby, Uni couldn't help but feel the sinking sensation of helplessness grip her heart. The atmosphere in the lobby felt normal, despite the turmoil in their minds. Uni and Esther sat at a table, their untouched breakfasts before them. Uni's mind was a jumble of worries and fears, but her eyes kept returning to the words Esther had written. "Be patient," they seemed to say. "Make an opportunity.”

  As they sat in silence, the sounds of other guests chattering and eating provided an odd backdrop to their internal turmoil. They were surrounded by people living normal lives, while their own world was upside down. As they ate, their conversation shifted to idle chit-chat, but even that couldn't keep their minds completely off Trixie and the situation at hand.

  "Hey," Uni said after a while, "do you think they have a gym here? I could use a good workout right now. Maybe we could scope the place out, or even...I don't know, find an opportunity or something.”

  Esther's face brightened a bit at the idea, a glimmer of hope in her otherwise stoic demeanor. She quickly wrote in the notebook, "That's actually a good idea. Let's check it out.”

  They both got up from the table, tossing away their half-eaten food and started walking towards the front desk. A young man was manning the desk, looking up from his computer as they approached. "How can I help you ladies?" he asked, his tone cheerful and pleasant.

  Uni plastered a smile on her face, hiding the worry bubbling beneath. "Hi," she said, trying to sound casual, "We were wondering if you have a gym here? We're looking for a place to work out.”

  The young man's face lit up even more. "Oh, absolutely. We do have a gym here. It's on the third floor, and it's open 24 hours. It has everything you'd need for a good workout.”

  Uni nodded in appreciation. "Thank you," she said, mentally calculating the potential use of a gym. "We'll check it out then. Oh, uhh...is there a sauna or steam room by any chance?”

  The young man nodded, still smiling. "Oh, yes. We have a sauna and a steam room. They're both located in the same area as the gym. You'll find them on the third floor as well.”

  The two girls nodded their thanks and headed for the elevator. They kept up a facade of nonchalance, but their minds were running through all the possible scenarios. They pressed the button for the third floor, their hearts thumping.

  As the elevator doors slowly opened, they were met with the sight of a spacious gym area. The sound of treadmills and weights being lifted filled the air, mingled with the grunts of people working out. Uni and Esther exchanged a quick, telling glance before stepping out of the elevator and into the gym.

  They pretended to be casually strolling in and taking in the sights, but Uni was keenly aware of one thing - security cameras all over the gym. Security here was tight, which was actually an advantage for them.

  "We need to find a place where there are no cameras and preferably not many people," Uni whispered to Esther, who nodded in agreement. She looked around, making note of the cameras' positions.

  The gym was quite spacious, but most of it was open to the public. There were several groups of people working out, and the cameras made any private conversation impossible. They kept moving, pretending to take in the atmosphere as they searched…

  Just then, Esther's eyes caught something - a small door tucked behind some workout machines. It was easily missed among the other equipment. Uni noticed it too. They exchanged a quick glance, silently agreeing to investigate.

  The two of them nonchalantly made their way over to the machines, taking turns checking out the various equipment while trying to keep an eye on the cameras. As they got close to the door, they noticed a small sign above it that read "Employees Only". It seemed promising.

  Uni turned to Esther, her eyes lit up with a new hope. "This could be it," she whispered, nodding her head towards the door. "Let's see if we can get inside.”

  Esther's eyes narrowed in agreement. They looked around, checking to see if anyone else was nearby. The coast seemed clear at the moment, but they had to move quickly. They approached the door, cautiously trying the handle.

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  Esther gave a small nod, signaling it was safe to proceed. Uni pushed the door open further, revealing a small room cluttered with equipment boxes and workout supplies. The air was thick with dust, indicating it wasn't frequently visited.

  The girls slipped inside, closing the door behind them. They let out a sigh of relief, the noise of the gym and the prying eyes of the cameras fading out. For the first time in what seemed like forever, they were alone and unmonitored.

  They began to explore the room, taking in the surroundings and seeing what they had at their disposal. There was workout equipment, a few punching bags, and some other miscellaneous equipment, but more importantly, there were no cameras in this room. They could talk freely here without fear of being overheard or recorded.

  Uni let out a sigh, finally able to let her guard down slightly. "This is perfect," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Finally some privacy.”

  Uni read the note and nodded, a small smile forming on her face. "You're right. We can talk here. But we need to be careful. We don't know when someone might come in to check on the supplies.”

  Esther nodded in agreement, her thoughts racing. She quickly wrote down another note and handed it to Uni: "We need to use the time we have wisely."

  Uni looked at the note, her brow furrowing with determination. "You're right," she said quietly. "We must make the most of this opportunity. Let's start by planning our next move.”

  They stood in the middle of the empty workshop, taking a moment to collect their thoughts. Uni was the first to speak, her voice barely above a whisper. "We need to find a way to reach out to Trixie," she began. "Without Sarolta knowing.”

  Esther nodded, writing down a note that said, "Agreed. But how? She's always around Trixie, monitoring her."

  Uni frowned, thinking hard. "I know," she said, "But we have to be clever about it. We can't do anything that will tip Sarolta off, or she'll only make things worse for Trixie.”

  Esther nodded again, understanding the sensitivity of the situation. She scribbled down a note that said, "We need to be subtle. We can't do anything that will make Sarolta suspicious.”

  Uni agreed. "We need to create an opportunity, find a chance to get close to Trixie without Sarolta knowing.”

  They sat in silence, both girls deep in thought. It wasn't easy, coming up with a plan to outmaneuver someone like Sarolta. She was cunning, manipulative, and had a hold on Trixie that they couldn't even understand. The task ahead seemed daunting, almost impossible.

  But just then, a thought popped into Uni's mind - a risky but intriguing possibility. "Wait," she whispered, a spark of hope flickering in her eyes. "Maybe I have an idea.”

  Esther looked up, her brow raising in curiosity. She quickly scribbled down, "What is it?", eager to hear what Uni had thought of.

  "It's a long shot," Uni muttered, "But it just might work." Her gaze darted around the room, taking in every detail. "If we do this right, we could get some alone time with Trixie.”

  Esther studied Uni, watching intently. The fact that Uni had come up with something intrigued her. She wrote down, "How do we do it?"

  Uni leaned in a bit closer, her voice hardly above a whisper. "We need to create an opportunity for us to be alone with Trixie, but it has to look natural. It can't look premeditated.”

  Esther nodded, appreciating the wisdom in Uni's words. They needed a plan that would seem natural, to keep their plan under the radar. She scribbled down, "We need to create something that seems natural, but isn't."

  Uni nodded in agreement, a hint of excitement in her eyes. "Exactly. We need to find a way to cause a distraction, something that will draw Sarolta away from Trixie. Any ideas?”

  Esther thought for a moment, her mind racing. But then her eyes brightened. She didn't know why this thought never occurred to her before. She wrote down an idea and handed it to Uni, "The fire alarm."

  Uni's eyes widened as she read the words. It was so simple, yet so brilliant. "Yes!" she said, the excitement growing. "That's the perfect cover.”

  But then a sense of caution overtook Uni. "But we have to be careful with that as well. We can't let anyone suspect it's us setting it off," she said, the worry creeping back up into her voice.

  Esther simply wrote down: "That shouldn't be difficult." She was an expert in stealth and secrecy. She could pull it off quite easily.

  Uni was impressed with Esther's confidence and decided to trust her on this. "Then it's settled," she said, her voice firm with determination. "We'll set off the fire alarm and create a diversion that will draw Sarolta away from Trixie. Then we'll have our chance.”

  Esther nodded, her expression calm but determined. She knew the plan was risky, and there were a lot of variables that could go wrong. But if they pulled it off, they might just have a chance to talk to Trixie without Sarolta's watchful eye.

  Uni looked around the room, suddenly becoming keenly aware of the time. "We need to do this soon," she said, her voice urgent. "The sooner, the better. We can't let too much time pass.”

  Esther nodded in agreement, a sense of urgency now overtaking her. She grabbed a pen and wrote down, "I'll scout the place out and find the best spot to set off the alarm."

  "Good," said Uni, a mix of relief and nervousness in her voice. "I'll start coming up with a cover story for when Sarolta starts interrogating people.”

  Esther nodded again, her mind already planning the best route to the fire alarm and her escape. She wrote down one last note, "I'll be back soon," and quickly and quietly left the room.

  Uni was left alone in the small room, her thoughts a mess of nerves and anticipation. She took a deep breath, knowing that everything now rode on Esther's ability to execute the plan flawlessly.