[ the knocking on the glass is a good distraction, not solely from that jarring visual of a name, but as an alert to remind himself that he's not exactly in the best situation to be getting caught up in his own thoughts. plus ... ]
Usopp!
[ leave it in sanji to be a dangerous flooding situation and still finding a way to briefly grin at the relief in seeing a familiar face, particularly one of his very own crewmates that he'd spent far too much time separated from. whatever words usopp had called out on the other side though go completely unheard save for a muffling noise, which means his own shout is likely to be filtered the same on the other side.
still, he kicks through the water, trying to work his way closer towards the glass. ]
It's locked! [ he uses the motions of his hands to try to pair with the careful pronunciation of his lips in case usopp can decipher it, giving a point towards the door before vibrating his hand as if miming the jiggle of the handle being locked before crossing his arms to form an x. he works similar kinds of motions with the rest of his words, mouthing them slowly. ] It needs a code — from outside — to open.
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Usopp!
[ leave it in sanji to be a dangerous flooding situation and still finding a way to briefly grin at the relief in seeing a familiar face, particularly one of his very own crewmates that he'd spent far too much time separated from. whatever words usopp had called out on the other side though go completely unheard save for a muffling noise, which means his own shout is likely to be filtered the same on the other side.
still, he kicks through the water, trying to work his way closer towards the glass. ]
It's locked! [ he uses the motions of his hands to try to pair with the careful pronunciation of his lips in case usopp can decipher it, giving a point towards the door before vibrating his hand as if miming the jiggle of the handle being locked before crossing his arms to form an x. he works similar kinds of motions with the rest of his words, mouthing them slowly. ] It needs a code — from outside — to open.