Ryo leaned back in his chair, his fingers idly tapping on the side of his MP5. The quiet in the house was comforting but monotonous. Sachiko sat curled up on the couch, her laptop resting on her knees, engrossed in whatever she was reading. Beside her, Yumi flipped through the pages of her book, a soft hum of contentment escaping her lips.
The peaceful scene was too quiet for Ryo's restless mind. Deciding he needed a change of pace, he stood abruptly and walked over to the nearby table, picking up two handguns. Turning toward Sachiko and Yumi, he held them out.
"What's this for?" Sachiko asked, raising an eyebrow as she looked up from her laptop.
"Just for protection," Ryo replied curtly. "I'm heading out now."
Both women looked up at him, concern flashing across their faces. "Where are you going?" they asked in unison.
