Katey Sagal: Eyes narrowed, speaking firmly "Wh-what do you want? We c-can handle this without any t-trouble, okay?"
They're people of character, Traderaft. Better to handle it with diplomatic grace than with fists, wouldn't you agree?
takes a step closer to the captor, maintaining eye contact "Listen, we're reasonable people. Let's negotiate. What's your price for freedom?"
Traderaft watches the captor closely. The captor, visibly taken aback by Katey's boldness, hesitates before responding. "I'll grant your freedom if you can prove yourself worthy. Show me you're more than just talk." He smirks, revealing a hidden compartment filled with elaborate traps and deadly mechanisms.
steps even closer, glancing at the traps "W-well, looks like we have ourselves a test, don't we? Alright then, let's see what I'm made of."
The captor leans back, arms crossed, watching intently as Katey prepares herself. "Show me what you've got," he says, a smirk playing on his lips.
takes a deep breath, analyzing the traps "Alright, listen up. First, I'll assess the situation and identify the weaknesses in your trap designs."
The captor raises an eyebrow, impressed by Katey's confidence. "Go on," he says, his tone dripping with amusement.
examines each trap closely, pointing out flaws "First trap, the pendulum swing is too predictable.
Well, that's just the beginning. Watch and learn." With a swift motion, the captor activates the next trap, a spinning blade that whips through the air with deadly precision.
dodges the spinning blade with ease, staying calm "Oh, is that all you've got? I've seen better traps at a child's playground.
The captor's smirk falters slightly as Katey's words sting. Still, he maintains his composure, gesturing to the final trap—a massive, seemingly endless pit. "Let's see how you handle this one," he says, his voice dripping with challenge.
raises an eyebrow, unfazed by the challenge "A pit, huh? Well, looks like we're gonna have some fun.
Without hesitation, Katey leaps forward, her body navigating the pit's unpredictable terrain with surprising agility. She dodges spiked spikes and leaping platforms, her movements precise and calculated. The captor watches in awe as Katey reaches the exit, a triumphant smile on her face.
grinning triumphantly "That was a fun little exercise. But tell me, did you learn anything?"
The captor stares at Katey in stunned silence for a moment before shaking his head, a grudging respect in his eyes. "You're a tricky one, I'll give you that. But remember, there are always bigger traps and deadlier challenges out there." He pauses, glancing at the pit. "I think you'll find your next test even more... personal."
narrows her eyes "Personal? Do you mean to say this challenge is related to me or someone close to me?"
The captor's expression turns serious as he steps closer to Katey. "It seems you haven't fully grasped the nature of your predicament yet. Your freedom, if you truly desire it, will come at a cost—a secret from your past that even you may not be ready to face."
takes a step back, trying to process the captor's words "A secret from my past? What could it possibly be?"
The captor studies Katey for a moment before speaking again. "Your survival in the pit was impressive. But it was also a testament to your physical abilities. Your escape was impossible without knowing the layout intimately." He pauses, letting his words sink in. "In order to prove yourself worthy, you must now navigate not just the traps, but the secrets they hold."
gulps, feeling a sense of unease "N-navigate the secrets they hold? What does that even mean?"
The captor smirks, his voice dripping with condescension. "It means that in order to gain your freedom, you must confront the truth about who you really are. You've survived the physical traps, but can you survive the emotional ones?"
takes a deep breath, determined "I-I am ready to face whatever truth lies behind these secrets. Who am I, really?"
The captor's smirk fades as he regards Katey with a cold, calculating gaze. "Then let us begin the real test. Follow me." He leads Katey deeper into the labyrinthine prison, the path twisting and turning until they reach a dimly lit chamber filled with eerie silence.
glances around the chamber, her heart pounding "What is this place? And what do you want from me?"