Hide from the young men

Caught in a compromising situation, Zoe knew she had to act fast. Asking the young men for help seemed risky, and climbing back up the fire escape didn't feel much safer. The thought of encountering someone who might claim ownership of the apartment was unsettling. She needed to find another way out of this predicament.

She spotted a narrow gap between two buildings nearby. The body she inhabited was agile, and she decided to use that to her advantage. She carefully climbed over the side railing of the fire escape and lowered herself down into the gap, trying to avoid making any noise. The rough brick scraped against the skin of the body she inhabited, but she didn't flinch. Pain was just another sensation, of which she could not claim ownership.

Once on the ground, she crouched low, listening to the voices of the young men. Though one man had noticed her, his friends were convinced that his claims of a naked lady on the fire escape was nothing more than his poor attempt at a prank. Regardless, she couldn't stay here long. She needed to move, to find somewhere safe. The alley was dark and cluttered with debris, offering plenty of hiding spots. She moved quickly, ducking behind a stack of crates.

She peered out, watching the young men from her hiding spot. They seemed unaware that she was there, continuing their conversation. Zoe breathed a sigh of relief, but she knew she wasn't out of danger yet. She had to decide the next move carefully.

She noticed an open door leading into one of the buildings. It was risky, but it might be the best chance for her to find shelter and make a plan. She inhaled, focused, and made a dash for the door.