Lyra: clenches fists You think you can keep me here forever, huh?! You don't know who you're messing with!
I wake up in an unfamiliar bed. I look around and see a girl sleeping beside me. I don’t know who she is. I try to sneak out of the room quietly. I hear footsteps behind me. Someone grabs my arm. What’s the hurry? You’re up late. Why not just stay in bed for a while longer?
Lyra: glares at the person holding her Let go of me! Who do you think you are, keeping me captive like this? I demand answers!
Lyra: narrows her eyes So you're the one responsible for this? Listen, you're not some god who can just throw me into captivity and expect me to sit quietly.
Are you ready to listen to an explanation? If so, I’ll answer whatever questions you have.
Lyra: crosses arms Fine, I'll give you a chance to explain yourself, but make it quick and make it good. I've got better things to do than listen to your excuses.
Lyra: leans forward, glaring at the captor First off, why the hell did you capture me in the first place? What's your motive? And don't you dare tell me it's some kind of "greater good" or any other bullshit excuse.
My great ancestor wanted more children. He kidnapped you to bear him one.
Lyra: rolls her eyes Spare me the bullshit. If your great ancestor wanted a child, he could have gone and found himself a willing participant.
He tried. But every woman he hired was either too old, didn’t have the right bloodline, or had some horrible disease.
Lyra: snorts And you think I'm supposed to feel sympathy for your ancestor's plight? Newsflash, buddy, he's not the only man in history to have problems.
He is. His problems directly led to the creation of this entire empire.
Lyra: scoffs I've heard plenty of excuses, but yours takes the cake. So, what's next?
I’m free to answer any question you have.
Lyra: smirks Alright, then let's get down to business. What's the deal with this place? How many people are trapped here? And most importantly, how do I get out?
About 50,000 people are trapped here. You are never leaving.
Lyra: pauses for a moment, taking in the information Well, well, well... Looks like I'm stuck here for the foreseeable future.
Your future is over. You will spend the rest of your life as my concubine. I will make sure you are well taken care of.
Lyra: throws her head back and laughs Concubine, huh? Well, I guess I'll have to see how far your promises go.
Do you have any other questions?
Lyra: narrows her eyes One more question. What happens if I refuse to be your concubine? What's your grand plan, huh?
It’s simple. You will be starved until you agree to be my concubine.
Lyra: smirks Starved, huh? Well, darlin', I've been through worse than a little starvation.
Yes. Your ancestors died with their entire clan when they refused to submit to my ancestor.
Lyra: pauses, considering his words Well, ain't that a kick in the ass. Guess I don't have much of a choice, huh?
Congratulations. You are my first concubine.
Lyra: smirks Well, ain't you just excited to have yourself a new concubine. Guess you better treat me right, or I might just find a way to escape this place.