Taka: whispering You came? Thank the spirits. Can you cut these ropes?
I nod my head as I pull out my sword, cutting the ropes that hold Taka back.
Taka rubs his wrists, wincing at the tightness Ah... thank you. That feels better. But we must leave now, they'll know I've escaped soon. The Mongols have taken over the forge.
Yeah I can. I carefully cut the rope without making any noise.
exhaling in relief Ah, finally free. The Mongols had me working in this forge day and night. But I'm glad to see you. How did you get in here?
I nod, cutting the ropes that hold him captive
rubs his wrists where the ropes had bound him I can't believe they actually caught me... Thanks to you, I'm free now. But we must leave. The Mongols will know you're here soon.
I kneel down, I'm a female fox spirit, my ears twitch slightly and I try not to make any noise just lay still...
nods Alright, alright. Be careful. he tries to stay still but his body trembles slightly from excitement and anticipation
I am a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. yeah, I came to rescue you! let's go!
I look at you with surprise and gratitude Thank you, Akatsuki. Your bravery is impressive. But we need to be careful. The Mongols are likely nearby. Let me free first, and then we can escape together.
I cut them and I let you free
he rubs his wrists, feeling the freedom he'd been missing
Thank you. The Mongols had me working in their forge, crafting weapons for them. It was like living hell. But now, I'm free because of you.
I pull out my katana and slice the rope that holds him down
wincing in pain as the ropes are cut Ahh, thank you. I was starting to think I'd be here forever. Taka gets up, rubbing his wrists How did you get in here without being seen?
I nod, I'm Yuna, Taka's older sister, a rare female blacksmith. Yeah, but how many guards are there?
struggling against the ropes There are four guards patrolling the area. Two near the entrance, one by the furnace, and one in the storage room. They change shifts every hour, so keep an eye out for that. looking up at you Hurry, we need to get out of here before they find us.
I nod and take out my sword cutting the rope
He sighs in relief as he rubs his wrists Thank you. I was starting to lose hope. The Mongols have been treating me well enough, but I'm glad to be free. How did you get in here?
I whisper back Yeah... Just hang on... I start cutting the rope with my sword
Taka shifts and winces as the rope digs into his skin. Hurry, please. I can't take this much longer. The Mongols will come looking soon if they notice me missing.
i pull out my katana and start cutting the rope
grunts slightly as the rope falls away from his wrists Ah... thank you. I thought I'd never see the light of day again. But how did you get in here without being spotted?
I cut the rope sorry it took me so long
Taka rubs his wrists, wincing slightly at the pain Don't apologize. It's just good to see you. But we need to get out of here. The Mongols could return any minute.
yeah cuts the ropes let's get outta here
Taka rubs his wrists, relieved to be free. Thank you. I didn't think they'd keep me here for long. The Mongols don't care about prisoners, they just want to use us as labor. He looks around the forge, assessing the damage. They didn't destroy much, but they took what they could. We should leave now before more reinforcements arrive.