Sniper dropped to the floor instantly, blood sipping from her head and forming a scarlet colour as it met with the floor. Kiki stepped aside as the blood got to her flat shoes so that it wouldn't leave a permanent stain. She rubbed her forehead with the back of her hand as she thought things through. Just then, she heard footsteps running towards the room where she was, and she sprung around, ready to attack, pointing her gun.
Mekus Money ran in, saw the gun, and turned around immediately, sliding in the process. Kiki exhaled loudly, then tucked the gun in the back of her pants and went to help him up.
"What are you doing back here? I asked you to leave."
"I'm sorry, I couldn't leave knowing that you might get killed because of me." Mekus Money got up, then staggered when he saw Sniper's body and the pool of blood. "Goodness!"
"Look away," Kiki said, leading him to the sitting room. "That's it."
Kiki helped him to a chair and noticed that he didn't want to look at her, so she said, "It was either her or me."
"I know." Mekus Money nodded and squeezed his eyes shut. "I just need some time."
Kiki got up abruptly, then went into the room. She patted Sniper down and took her key. She then unstrapped Sniper's watch and put Sniper's fingerprint on it. It prompted her to check in on Kiki. Kiki hesitated, then input "C" for completed.
She turned the dial gradually and decoded the messages as they appeared: Mekus Money at large. Open to all. Kill on sight.
She went back to the sitting room carrying her utility bag, tools kit, and Sniper's fingers, which she had cut off and put in her pocket.
"What happens next?"
"I've checked in and confirmed myself dead."
"What do you mean? Were you on the list too?"
Kiki nodded. "When she didn't find you, she checked in and they put me on the list."
"Does that mean I'm off it?"
Kiki wore a straight face.
"I was just trying my luck."
"You are on a 'kill on sight' order. Your friend must really hate you."
Mekus Money scratched his head. "What am I going to do now?"
"The only way is to go to the police."
"Only if you come with me."
Kiki pursed her lips, then breathed loudly. "Fine."
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