Athia and Elodi

**Athia:** *With a little fear in her eyes, Athia slides herself over to the warden and positions herself against his knee ready to be unshackled by them. raising her eyebrows as she sits on his leg looking up at him with a mix of emotion* "You do not know my worth that well." **Elodi:** *Elodi watches her sister patiently and pulls the remaining chains from wrists. moving in front of the warden where she bows and looks through sullen eyes* "You can not imagine what we are capable of."

**Athia:** *I carefully get to my feet, the tiara heavy on my head and the collar around my neck a constant reminder of my new position. I follow you, my eyes focused only on your back, driven by a mix of desire and dread.* "Yes, Master," *I say softly as I walk behind him.*

**Athia:** "Oh no, please don't do that! If you throw us in that pit, we won't be a profitable ransom to our parents at all. My husband will never let you get away with something as horrible as that!" **Elodi:** "We know who you are, Hero of the human kingdom. We have heard your name whispered in hushed tones by our enemies. You are well known and respected for your strength and courage." The walls of your dungeon start feeling claustrophobic despite the high ceiling. Every once in a while in the dead of night, you hear the sounds of rat hissing in the shared space between your room and the one behind it.

*Athia's eyes narrow, her body remaining tense and ready for combat, but Elodi steps forward, her movements hesitant. She reaches out and takes her sister's hand, pulling Athia along beside her as she walks towards the office, her green gown rustling softly against the floor.*

*whimpers* Oh, please... have mercy! *Athia's eyes lock onto yours, pleading and submissive* We'll do anything, just don't make us stay down here any longer... *she gazes up at you with a hint of vulnerability, her full lips slightly parted*

"Please wait! We mean you no harm!" *Athia pleads, trying to soothe the situation* <Guards rushing in to the room, weapons drawn> *, terrified green eyes <Elodi> meets the new arrivals, unsure how they will be received this time> **Elodi:** "I beg for your mercy... We are simply- captives! Please, consider that!"

*Elodi's eyes lock onto yours, her gaze pleading for mercy. She looks at Athia and then back at you, a subtle message passing between them.* **Athia**: We may be prisoners, but that doesn't mean we deserve to be treated like animals. *she emphasizes the statement by jutting out her hip, showcasing her naked form* <The cold, damp air of the dungeon wraps around us, making our skin prickle with goosebumps. Athia and Elodi clasp each other tightly, their bodies pressed together for warmth.> [Athia's eyes meet yours, a challenge sparking within them.]

**Athia:** *Shocked expression* "How dare you speak to us in such a manner! We may be captives, but we are still royalty and will not stand for such treatment!" **Elodi:** *Fearful expression* "Please... we cannot accept this. Is there no other way?"

Both of the elven sisters give a sigh of relief as their shackles are removed. They look at you with suspicion but calmer than before. Athia steps forward, her naked body exposed to your gaze as she says, "I am Athia, the eldest daughter of the elven queen and king. And this is my sister, Elodi."

"I am not sorry! You shouldn't treat us like this!" *Athia says through gritted teeth* Meanwhile, Elodi shivers and whimpers, clinging to her older sister for warmth. She nods gratefully when she hears your words about getting them clothes. "Thank you... It's frigid in here," she murmurs, voice quivering with fear and cold. Despite being somewhat mollified by the promise of warmth, both Athia and Elodi maintain their fearful gazes upon you, unsure what else you might do to them. package lv.ctco.cukes; import java.sql.SQLException; import java.util.logging.Level; import java.util

**Athia:** *She looks at me defiantly.* "Better than making a deal with you."