| I thought of a way. I'll use a rope to lower a basket from my window, and you can catch it from the other side. This way we can pass things to each other without having to go outside. Look around your place for a basket we can use. I'll send some things over to you on the first trip. | |
| Just saw an old message in the survivor group. The earliest batch of patients were all sent to that abandoned hospital on the outskirts of the city. This outbreak might have started from there. If you ever go out, stay away from that place... or, if you want to know the truth, the answers might be hidden there. | |
| I want to discuss something with you. From now on, every evening when night falls, I'll light the lamp by my window. If the light is on, it means I'm okay. You do the same on your side, alright? Even if we don't talk, we'll know the person across is still there. | |
| When all this is truly over... if there really is an "after," I want to meet you properly. Not across this street, and not through this basket. Let's call it... our promise. | |
| Yesterday I missed a step while moving stuff and my ankle swelled up badly. I can't go downstairs for the next few days. My supplies are running low too... I have to swallow my pride and ask again. For the coming days, I'll need to rely on your help. | |
| Got the basket. Thanks for thinking of me over here. | |
| Got everything. You worked hard today too. | |
| You spent on me again. I'll make it last. | |
| Got it. Someone across the alley still thinks of me, and that makes me happy. | |
| Thanks. Once things pick up on my end, I'll send something back your way. | |
| How did you think of that? I have rope on my end. Lower the basket down and I'll catch it from below. | |
| Are you there? They're blocking the entrance downstairs. The door won't hold much longer. I don't know who else I can turn to. | |
| Today's basket was so heavy I counted it three times, and I've noted everything down. | |
| Thanks for thinking of me, but I probably won't have a use for this. I'll hang on to it, so don't read anything into it. | |
| I got everything you sent. It warmed me up inside, so I put some things in the basket. | |
| I left something for you in the basket. I saved it up for you to use. | |
| Made it myself when I had time. Looks rough, but it won't break. It's in the basket. | |
| Left something for you in the basket. Nothing valuable, but it should come in handy. | |
| There's something in the basket. I spent two days looking through things to find it. Don't mind that it's old—it still works. | |
| Picked this up along the way. Thought you could use it, so I left it in the basket for you. | |
| Don't mind that everything I give you is just scrap metal and junk... As long as it can protect you, I can rest easy. | |
| These past days... everything you sent, I've put to use. Thank you. | |
| I wiped down the window. This way... I can see your side a bit clearer. | |
| I made it through, I really made it through. If it weren't for you on the other side of the window, I don't know if I could have held on this long. | |
| Sending the basket back empty wouldn't be right, so I stuck a few things in. Keep them. | |
| I can't just keep taking from you. I don't have much good to offer, so don't mind it. | |
| There's a small return gift in the basket. Not much, just a little thanks from me. | |
| I got the basket. Everything's fine on my end, don't worry about me. | |
| Had you worrying about me again. Put this one on my tab. | |
| You covered just about everything, thanks. Look after yourself too. | |
| I remember every single thing you've sent me. | |
| Having you look out for me through the window gives me something to hope for. | |
| I owe you so much for these past six months. From now on... I want to protect you, too. | |
| Something's hitting the window on my side... The glass won't hold for much longer. Do you have anything over there that could help block it? | |
| I've been struggling these past couple of days... my mind's all over the place. Do you have any hot food to spare? | |
| The power's out on my end, and I get anxious once it gets dark. Do you have any extra lamp oil or batteries? | |
| The door hinges were pried loose and won't close properly. Do you have any materials I could use to reinforce it? | |
| The thing you handed me propped the window open, and it left at dawn. Thank you, really. | |
| ...I got a little choked up when I tasted that hot food. Thank you for still thinking of me. | |
| The lights are back on, and now that the room's warm again, those chaotic thoughts have cleared up. Thanks. | |
| The door's reinforced now and even sturdier than before. I can finally get a good night's sleep tonight. Thank you. | |
| Last night that thing... I stayed up all night clutching an iron rod. But I made it through. | |
| Today... I think I'm feeling a bit better. Maybe I can just push through this. | |
| Another dark night in the house. I counted the sounds outside, and dawn still came. | |
| The door... it held. But I don't dare touch it anymore. | |
| That broken window cracked open again, and the wind's howling through... Do you have any tools I could use to pry it shut and nail it down? | |
| This is bad. The roof leaked last night and soaked all my stored grain. It's all moldy... Do you have any food to spare? | |
| The cold wave has hit, and all the heating Fuel has been burned up... Do you have anything left that can be burned? | |
| The door frame got knocked loose again, worse than last time, and I'm out of materials. Could you help me one last time? | |
| The window's holding up perfectly, sealed tight... With you here, I can sleep soundly. | |
| Got the food, just before we ran out completely. I won't forget this kindness. | |
| Got the stove burning again. It's finally starting to feel like a home in here. Thank you. | |
| The door's nailed shut, even stronger than before. When the day comes that we don't have to fear anything, I want to thank you in person. | |
| I nailed it up with some boards for now — it'll do. Don't blame yourself... We're both still here, and that's enough. | |
| I picked through the moldy bits and made do for a few meals. My stomach was acting up for two days, but I pulled through. | |
| I made it through. During those coldest nights, I kept watching your window. | |
| I've braced the door with a cabinet—it'll hold for now. You did your best, I know. | |
| That broken window got another crack knocked into it. They were banging against it half the night, making the wood creak. I don't have anything on hand to reinforce it... If you have any spare materials, could you spare me some? | |
| You've given me all the materials, but I don't have any proper tools here. I can't get anything done with just my bare hands. If you have any extra tools on your side, could you spare me one? | |
| The last section is the hardest. The bridge planks need to be laid from my side, and both ends must be nailed down tight for stability. I'm running low on materials... If you have any spare planks or lumber on your side, could you share some with me? Without even one piece, this bridge can't be completed. | |
| Got it, and it's sturdier than I expected. Something rammed it twice last night, but that window didn't budge. | |
| With proper tools at hand, work becomes much more efficient. Having tools versus not having them really makes all the difference. Thank you. | |
| Got the materials, enough to work with. I'll handle the nailing from here. Seeing the light from your side through the window gives strength to the hammer in my hands. This bridge can really be built. | |
| Started running a fever last night. Searched the whole house but couldn't find a single pill. It's nothing serious, just getting hard to bear... Do you have any to spare? | |
| Got the medicine. Broke a sweat and feel much better now. ...I owe you one. | |
| The fever broke on its own. Toughed it out. No worries, I'm resilient. | |
| Ran out of soap, and the toothpaste is nearly gone too. These little things won't kill you, but life's getting rougher by the day... Got any extras over there? | |
| Got it. You even threw in nail clippers... My place finally looks like somewhere a human lives. | |
| No big deal if nothing came through. I scrubbed down with cold water. Rough is rough, I guess. | |
| It's too quiet in here. So quiet I can hear myself thinking. Got anything to read... anything at all, as long as it has plenty of words. | |
| Got the book. Stayed up half the night reading it. First time I felt the night went by so fast. | |
| Later I counted the cracks on the wall to pass time. Got to seventy-three. At least it kept me busy. | |
| Cut my hand while fixing the window frame. It's not deep, but it won't heal. Got anything to disinfect it? Don't want it to get infected. | |
| Disinfected it and bandaged it up. This kind of small wound wouldn't have bothered me before, but now I can't take any chances. | |
| The cut healed up on its own, left a scar. I'll be more careful when working from now on. | |
| Want to trade some daily necessities with you. I've got some useful stuff saved up, but what I'm lacking is these small items. | |
| Got it. Once I finish what I'm working on, I'll send you some useful stuff too. | |
| I cobbled together a few substitutes myself, and they work. You don't have to keep worrying about me. | |
| I finished that book from last time. If you have any others, lend me another one. These days I can't fall asleep at night without reading something. | |
| Got it. Here's the old one back. I folded down the corners on a few pages—you should check those out too. | |
| Didn't get a new one, so I read the old one again. Second time through, I actually found different meanings in it. | |
| Got the basket. ...It's embarrassing to say, but the rice jar's been empty for two days now. Do you have any spare food on your end? | |
| Sorry to bother you again. If you have any extra food, please bring some. Also... I'm out of soap and things like that. I've been making do for the past couple of days. | |
| It's not urgent. My throat's a bit inflamed, and I've gone through all the medicine at home. If you have any to spare, just one pill would do. | |
| It was so cold last night I couldn't sleep. Burned everything I could burn. Food's running low too... Writing it down, I realize I'm short on both. What a mess. | |
| The faucet's been leaking all night. Need to find a wrench to tighten it. Also, I should stock up on daily necessities. | |
| Got a cut on my hand, need to find some cloth to wrap it up. Out of medicine too. It's not serious, don't worry about it. | |
| I've been thinking about whether I can grow something on that patch of land on the balcony. Do you have any spare seeds? Oh, and some food too. | |
| Just one thing. Something that can burn. It's colder inside than outside. I'm kidding. | |
| I'm asking for quite a lot this time, so I'll say sorry first. Food, medicine, toiletries — if you have extras, just send over a few things. | |
| I want to get that balcony plot going, but I need some soil fertilizer and materials for building frames. No rush though—whenever it's convenient for you. | |
| The door hinge is loose and shaking badly—I need a screwdriver. As for food, same as usual—bring some if you have any. | |
| The fever came back again at night. Medicine and firewood—those two things. No need to make a special trip; just toss them in the basket when you're passing by. | |
| Want to get this place looking decent. I made a list of what I need: daily necessities, repair materials, and seeds. | |
| My stomach's been bothering me these past few days. Need to stock up on food and medicine. ...I know I ask too often. I'll tough it out. | |
| The weather forecast says it's going to get colder. Food, fuel, daily necessities—I'm asking ahead of time to avoid bothering you at the last minute. | |
| I want to nail the window back up properly. Just save me some materials—I'll do it myself this time. | |
| I need a proper tool for the job. Don't ask me what I'm doing yet—I'll show you once it's ready. | |
| I want to keep a little basic medicine on hand. I'm not sick — I just want to have everything I should. | |
| That part of the roof leaks badly. I've made a list of the materials and tools I need — I'll handle the rest of the work. | |
| The cut on my hand still hasn't healed, working with it bandaged up. Need some medicine and cloth. | |
| I want to build a proper place for making fires, not the makeshift kind with a pot. Tools and firewood. | |
| I want to fix the place up into something actually livable. I'm short on materials, and on some daily supplies. This time I want to live properly. | |
| Just medicine. I'm learning to stock up in advance now, instead of waiting until I run out to ask. | |
| It's a big project, gonna take two days. Need materials, tools, and firewood. I'll call you over to see it when it's done. | |
| One tool short, and the whole job's stuck. It's just this one thing. | |
| Keep getting banged up while working on it, so I need medicine to keep up. Could use another tool too. | |
| Still need materials. This time it's to build something helpful for your side. I won't say what it is yet—I'll tell you once it's done. | |
| Stock up on the Household items we need, and get some more materials while we're at it. See, I'm learning to plan ahead now. | |
| It's getting colder, so I'm stocking up on medicine and firewood in advance. I never used to plan ahead, but I've learned my lesson. | |
| This is the final stretch. Materials, tools, medicine—gather all of these, and I'll be able to get things set up on my end. | |
| Three days now, the basket's come every day. I'm not good at saying thanks, but I remember it all. | |
| Another three days. I scratched three lines on the wall to mark it. | |
| Three days straight. I used to think owing people was the worst feeling there is. I don't see it that way anymore. | |
| Remember to keep the plants on the balcony warm. | |
| This is all I can send back, because there really isn't much left on my end. | |
| I meant to put in more. Once I recover, I'll make it up to you for sure. | |
| I'd feel bad sending the basket back empty, so I threw in a few things. | |
| Nailed the window cracks shut again. Swept up after, got a whole pile of wood shavings and dust. | |
| The rope made a sound and I thought it was you. Went to the window to look. Just the wind. | |
| I do twenty push-ups in here every day. The last few I'm basically lying on the floor counting. | |
| Got a blister on my palm. Popped it and wrapped it in cloth. Still hurts to hold things, but I hold them anyway. | |
| Sharpened my knife and tested it on a sheet of paper. Cut right through. Didn't know I had it in me. | |
| Waved across at you. The glass was catching the light, so I don't know if you saw. Kept my hand up a good while before I put it down. | |
| There's a line of ants in the corner. I dropped some cracker crumbs and they hauled them off for ages. They work smarter than I do. | |
| I carve the days into my windowsill, one mark for each day. Next to today's mark, I want to carve a stroke for you. | |
| One of the things you sent over, I keep it in my pocket all the time. The pocket's gone frayed at the edge. | |
| Caught myself humming while I worked. Halfway through I noticed and shut up fast. Hope you didn't hear. | |
| Got inside and realized I was still holding the thing I meant to give you. Had to go back and put it in the basket. | |
| At dinner I moved my chair over toward your window. Eating's less dull that way. | |
| The rope creaked the whole way. Anyone who didn't know would swear I was moving house. | |
| I've lost track of how many things were in this one. I owe you for it, and I'm not going anywhere. | |
| This load wore a groove in the handle. I wrapped some cloth around it, since we'll need it again. | |
| I could tell from way off that today was different. When I reached for it, I nearly couldn't hold it up. | |
| That's so much I don't know what to say first. So I'll start with thanks. | |
| I filled the cabinet one shelf at a time, and by the end I was laughing at myself. | |
| This much will keep me going a good while. It's been a long time since life felt this easy. | |
| The basket's not empty this time. I put some things in that you should be able to use. | |
| I picked a few things from what I had on hand and put them in the basket. | |
| You packed plenty on your end, so I put a few things in too. It won't go back too light. | |
| Take a look inside. There's something I put in there. | |
| The one at the very bottom I kept just for you. The ones on top I threw in on the side. | |
| I remember everything you've given me. This time I'm paying a little back first. | |
| I haven't saved up much over here, but I can still set some aside to send back to you. | |
| If the basket feels heavier than usual when it gets to you, that's my return gift. | |
| What's in there I set aside a while ago. It's been waiting for your basket to come. | |
| I was worried it was too little, so I added one more thing. Now the basket's about full. | |
| I packed everything tight. Nothing'll bounce out on the way. | |
| I could use these myself, but your basket came, so I split off half. | |
| The return gift's in the basket. You'll see it as soon as you lift the cover. | |
| I went through everything and left out anything that doesn't work well. | |
| I looked around and put in the few most decent things I had. | |
| If you're running short over there, this basket should tide you over for a while. | |
| Before pushing the basket out, I weighed it in my hand. Felt a bit short, so I added one more thing. | |
| I never plan my return gifts. This time I thought about it for a long while. Hope I got it right. | |
| Just finished what I was working on, and packed your return gift while I was at it. | |
| I put the return gift in a bit messy. Sort it out yourself once you get it. | |
| I meant to send this back later, but putting it off didn't sit right, so I put it in now. | |
| You keep helping me like this. If I didn't send something back, I wouldn't sleep right. | |
| These things aren't anything special, but they all actually work. | |
| Use this however you like. Doesn't matter if you can't use it. | |
| As soon as I got your basket I started digging through my stuff to find something right to send back. | |
| There's one thing in there I couldn't even bring myself to use. I put it in for you anyway. | |
| I checked the rope. It's plenty strong, so take what's inside without worrying. | |
| I'm used to giving a little back whenever I get something, so I put in a share for you this time too. | |
| I stood at the window and watched the basket slide all the way to you before I went back inside. | |
| I've packed your return gift. Pushing it over now. | |
| You're busy every day. This little return gift should help some. | |
| I counted it all. Everything's lined up neat, so you won't miss anything. | |
| I was slow getting the return gift ready, so the basket went out late. Hope you don't mind. | |
| What I put in might not be your kind of thing, but it's all stuff I find useful. | |
| The return gift's packed. Grab it whenever it suits you. | |
| I looked it over once more before the basket went back. Figured that's about right. | |
| I sorted everything into separate spots, so I can find it fast when I need it. | |
| I happen to need these things right now. Perfect timing. | |
| I brought the basket inside. I'll put what's in it to good use. | |
| I checked every piece. All of it's useful. | |
| You packed so much I feel bad about it, but it really did help me. | |
| I'm going to spread this lot out. It'll last longer that way. | |
| What you packed is just what I can use. Saves me a lot of trouble. | |
| I took the basket in the moment it got here. Everything's in good shape. | |
| Things aren't easy on your end either, and you still think to pack for me. I won't forget that. | |
| Today's things come in handy. I've already used one. | |
| I caught it steady on this end of the rope. Nothing spilled, don't worry. | |
| I've cleaned the basket out. It'll be clean when it goes back next time. | |
| It's more than I expected. I need to think about where to put it all. | |
| I've used everything piece by piece. Not a bit wasted. | |
| I'm going to hold on to these for now and only bring them out when I really need them. | |
| The basket sat there a good while before I saw it. Nearly missed it. | |
| I'm keeping track of all this. I'll pay you back all at once someday. | |
| Faster than usual today. I'd only just reached the window when the basket arrived. | |
| I've still got enough here. Keep some for yourself, don't give it all to me. | |
| The one thing I was short on happened to be in there today. | |
| Shouting across the alley is too much work. Sending things by basket is more practical. | |
| I'll put these away for now. I won't leave them out. | |
| This basket pulled the rope dead straight. It slid so slowly, it took ages to reach my side. | |
| The basket was packed so full I didn't know what to take out first. | |
| There's so much here I ran out of room, so I've set it on the floor for now. | |
| You gave me all of this... did you keep anything at all for yourself? | |
| It took me several trips to get everything out of the basket. | |
| When the basket arrived I just stared for a second. I thought you'd packed it by mistake. | |
| The lid won't even close on this basket. How much did you put in here? | |
| This basket will see me through a good while. Let me go find somewhere to put it all. | |
| The basket hit the end with a thud. Sounded much heavier than usual. | |
| I tried counting while I unpacked, lost track halfway, and gave up. | |
| I had to move things aside just to make room for this basket. | |
| A basket this heavy and the rope didn't snap. I was holding my breath for it. | |
| Three days in a row there's been a basket. Now I look out the window right on time. | |
| I've kept everything from these past few baskets in order. I remember which day each thing came. | |
| Three days and you didn't miss one. I tried to think of something nice to say, but all I've got is thank you. | |
| Something every day for three days. Now as soon as I hear the rope, I know it's you. | |
| Getting your stuff three days in a row, I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed. | |
| It's been three days and I still haven't figured out how to pay you back, but I keep thinking about it. | |
| These three days, the basket's been up earlier than I have. | |
| For three days I haven't run short of anything I needed. I feel a lot steadier now. | |
| Three days in, and things over here have gotten a lot easier. | |
| After three days I'm almost out of room. Next time I'll have to clear some space first. | |
| I get something from you every day. If I don't send something back, I won't be able to face myself. | |
| Not once in three days was the basket empty. I noticed. | |
| I'm not really used to this flavor, so I've put it aside for now. | |
| I don't really know how to use this one. I'm afraid it'll go to waste with me. | |
| This one just doesn't suit me, but I can use everything else in the basket. | |
| This isn't much use to me right now. I'll set it aside, maybe it'll come in handy someday. | |
| I honestly can't bring myself to eat this... but it's good stuff, so I'll keep it. | |
| I don't have much left over here, but please take this for now. | |
| This is all I can spare. I couldn't bear to send the basket back empty. | |
| It's not much, but every single thing in there is something I was saving for myself. | |
| Got cold last night, so I piled everything I could on top of me. Couldn't roll over when I woke up. Slept like a rock, though. | |
| Brought home a pot with a dented bottom. Banged on it with a hammer forever till it was flat. Food doesn't burn now. | |
| Soaked something in hot water to eat and burned my tongue. Only then did I realize how long it's been since I had anything that hot. | |
| Splashed cold water on my face this morning. The shock woke me right up. | |
| I know where everything in here is with my eyes closed. Get up at night, don't need a light. | |
| Lighter's almost out of gas. Now I try a match first and only use it if the match won't light. Saving where I can. | |
| Cut my own hair. Can't see the back, so whether it's even is pure guesswork. Probably doesn't look bad. | |
| Rearranged everything in here. Afterwards it looked about the same as before. Wasted effort. | |
| Kept my last piece of candy in my mouth for half the day, till it was a thin sliver, then bit down. Made a pretty loud crunch. | |
| Turned the place upside down looking for my screwdriver. Then I felt my waist. It was tucked in back the whole time. | |
| Bent over working too long. When I stood up my back cracked, and I had to stand still a good while before I dared move. | |
| Still got a pale ring on my wrist from my watch. The watch is long gone, but I still lift my arm to check the time sometimes. | |
| I can open those jars that are screwed on tight with one hand now. Wanted you to be the first to know. | |
| If anything at your place breaks, take it apart and send it over in the basket. I'll fix it and send it back. | |
| Used to hate overtime. Now I'm up at night with nothing to do and I kind of miss being rushed. Don't take that too seriously. | |
| I can tell the sounds from your side now. Door closing, stuff being moved, and pacing. The pacing usually means you're thinking something over. | |
| On nights when there's noise outside, I check your window first. Once it looks okay, then I go brace my door. | |
| Pulled in the basket today and saw a knot on the rope you tied. Didn't undo it. Tied one just like it next to it. | |
| Nothing much to say. Put it in the basket. Try it out. | |
| Might not suit you. If it doesn't, just set it aside. Don't force it. | |
| Wrapped it in two layers of cloth. Won't break however much it swings. No rush unwrapping it. | |
| It's a bit heavy. Don't yank it up when you pull it in. Steady it first. | |
| There's something in the basket. Take a look before you push it back. | |
| I had a little extra, so I packed it in for you. | |
| It's not much, but take it and use it for now. | |
| Saw this while sorting things out. Figured you could use it, so I kept it for you. | |
| Basket's coming over. It's a bit heavy, so hold it steady. | |
| I've got no use for this. It'd just collect dust here, so you take it. | |
| I fixed it up a bit while I was at it. Looks alright, so I put it in for you. | |
| Take this, and don't be polite about it. | |
| There's something in the basket. Have a look yourself. | |
| I'm getting by alright over here, so take this and use it. | |
| I happened to have some on hand, so I split some off for you. | |
| Put something in there. Be careful when you use it. | |
| Didn't pack much this time. Make do with it for now. | |
| Got your stuff packed. Pushing the basket over now. | |