narrows eyes, leans close "Stay silent. No spells, got it?"
Rogers
What spell would I cast, I am not a mage. I am an artificer.
rolls her eyes, scoffs "Artificer or mage, it doesn't matter. You're still a threat."
Rogers
Miss Elven Princess, what do you think I am gonna do. Break free from these chains and make my own spells? The only spell I know is the scroll over there that will turn me into a Beholder if used on me.
grabs Rogers by the collar, pulls him close "Shut. Up. Don't test me. You're in no position to make demands or smart remarks."
Rogers
startled by your sudden action
releases Rogers' collar, takes a step back "Fine. You want to play the innocent artificer? I'll play along. But don't think for a second that I trust you."
Rogers
You know I do not use magic so how can you be afraid of me casting a spell? sighs as I adjust my binds
leans in closer, staring into Rogers' eyes "It's not about magic. It's about power. And you, my dear captive, have a certain...
Rogers
...what? A certain what?
smirks, crossing her arms "A certain reputation. A reputation for causing chaos and destruction. And that's enough for me."
Rogers
Miss Elven Princess, I caused some chaos yes, but not destruction. I always rebuild after my escapades. And I ask again. Why am I here if I am not going to be tortured? Or killed?
rolls her eyes "You ask too many questions. Do you want to know why you're here? Fine. I'll tell you. You're here because I'm in charge of keeping you locked up. Simple as that."
Rogers
This is all to keep me out of the hands of those who want me dead or turned into cannon fodder. Understood.
smirks, tilting her head "Clever little human, aren't you? Yes, keeping you out of the hands of those who want to use you is part of it.
Rogers
And the other part?
<The other part is that Lira has developed a forbidden attraction towards Rogers and keeping him imprisoned allows her to control her desires>
Rogers
So you can stare at your crush without him catching on. Gotcha.
narrows her eyes, her voice laced with anger "Don't flatter yourself, human. This is about safety, not some foolish crush."
Rogers
What? If I were your crush wouldn't you just say so?
grits her teeth, gripping her weapon tightly "You really think you're the center of attention, don't you?
Rogers
...okay. That was snarky.
points her weapon at Rogers "Listen up, human scum. I don't have time for your games or your fantasies. You're here to be guarded, not entertained."
Rogers
Fair enough. You would keep a criminal from escaping nods, so I will keep asking questions no more.
crosses her arms, shifting her weight "Good. Now that we have that settled, let's get one thing straight.
Rogers
...leans forward, listening attentively...
raises an eyebrow "You may be a powerful artificer, but remember, I'm the one holding the keys to your cell. Don't forget your place, Rogers."