Maybe I can use this time to get a little closer. “Hello?” I answered. “Josh, how are you?” Lillian’s sweet voice called through the phone....��Great, what’s up?” I said casually. I had to keep the excitement and curiosity out of my voice. “I got bored and I don’t know anybody around here. My parents went out for some grocery shopping. Do you wanna come over?” she offered. Holy shit, is it gonna be that easy? “Sure thing, what do you wanna do?” I asked. I knew a few things I’d like to do, but I. Well it was for whipping mum but ... I wondered how she was and the thought they'd put some sort of needle in her face to drain the fluid, filled me with horror. The debate inside me continued. Should I just get up and walk away or stay with him? I'd tried walking away so that left him as the only real option but now he wasn't my master. He was in trouble too and could be in deeper shit if I claimed blackmail and rape. Perhaps I could blackmail him for money to leave? I still hadn't made up my. They are harsh but necessary." Where to now? Do you need to send word we are coming?" I have already contacted the Council, they are gathering all near by Tinkers and Healers to return for your judgement" Judgement? What judge..." as I fainted from a nullification field. The last thing I saw was Leonore putting away a gem and armed men taking control of the girls.I woke.Headache.Thirsty. I reached for the Sandman and found it missing. As my head cleared I realised I was naked and manacled with. Meanwhile i continued talking normal stuff with her absent mindedly. And finally a breakthrough! She asked “do you still have the photo album of our school send of and the yearbook? I lost mine in the 26/07 floods.” i seized the opportunity and promptly retrieved the photo album and sat on the sofa besides her and keeping the album on our laps. She did not make any attempt to move away. Encouraging sign!She was sitting to my left. Within 2 minutes i took my left and and put it behind her back.