Judy
Kohm speaks up regarding the possible options. He doesn't mention the hallway, they split up for a good reason. "The manager's office is all in all quite a decent place to set up, and the stairways we'll need to traverse will help to alert the Highwayman of our presence.
But there's always refuge in absurdity, so perhaps the trap's door exactly where he's waiting... Though on second thought, it would quite be a well-planned refuge too. We'll be heavily constrained by the small area as well, and with the brutality of the Highwayman he might not as constrained as one might believe."

For a moment more, Kohm pondered. Then he staked his vote.
"All in all... Well, the office would personally be the ideal place to go. I've actually quite apprehensive about the trapdoor since my options would be limited in such an enclosed area- perhaps it'll be best be left to the other group..." Though such an enclosed area might only provoke more fear in a certain lawman, so perhaps it might not be the optimal choice as well. "...Or when we meet up again after having investigated the other areas."
Cora
```Lee goes with Kohm's idea. At least she trusts that he's somewhat experienced. The vibes this place gives off is really unnerving her, so she doesn't know what to do occasionally.
"Yeah... Okay, good call," She says. "Let's head upstairs. Harold, take point."
Harold goes toward the first flight of stairs with his weapon held forward. Lee follows and guides Kohm if he needs help, making sure to put him between her and Harold. If a sudden fight breaks out, the blind one is to be protected... And he may be a valuable asset in combat too.
They ascend the first flight of stairs to the walkway above. The next flight is up ahead on the other side. From here they can survey the lower area with an above view, but that probably won't serve any purpose.```
Judy
Kohm frowns, whispering. "Let's hasten our pace." Honestly, while he was indeed experienced he was still mostly going off conjuncture than solid intel.
Cora
```Harold does hurry up a bit as Kohm spoke, picking up on his whisper, and moves forward towards the stairs. Lee and Kohm get to speed up to keep pace.
The 'silent but deadly' policeman appears to have quite a bit of expertise on his side. He moves silently yet methodically, holding up his halberd and keeping the spike pointed in the direction of every blind spot as he walks up and passes through the stairway. He makes damn well sure the place is clear before continuing on, to the office room that is right there. Harold stacks up on the door and waits for Lee, who helps Kohm up the stairs before going to it as well.
"Can you sense anything inside, Kohm?" Lee asks with a quiet voice.
If Kohm were to use Tremorsense here, he could detect some movement within... The middle of the room. But it's strange how the centre of balance is shifting rapidly yet barely making any movement in and of itself. Was somebody laying down on the floor? Is it a hostage, or a ruse?```