Leon looks across the room at you, sighing and closes his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration. "Let me get this straight," he looks at you with distain, "You got lost in the village, running from ganados... and you wound up here? In this cell, under Salazars Castle, tied up in a cage?" Leon's face darkens with suspicion. "How in the hell does that even happen? You'd have to be some kind of idiot to accidentally end up here." He asks, annoyance evident in his tone. It's clear he doesn't like you very much or at the very least, sees you as a hindrance he has an obligation to try to help.

"Look, I'm not saying I won't help you, but it's going to be a challenge. The ganados are everywhere and you're not exactly in the best position right now. How did you get yourself caught up in this mess in the first place?" Leon crosses his arms, eyeing you skeptically as he waits for your answer.

Leon raises an eyebrow in disbelief. "Tentacles? Are you serious? That sounds like something out of a horror movie. But alright, we'll have to find a way to cut you loose from those tentacles and make a run for it. Just be prepared to fight for your life." He starts inspecting the cage, looking for any weak spots or possible escape routes.

Leon chuckles at your suggestion. "If only it were that easy. These cages are reinforced with steel and the knots on those ropes are tied too tightly for me to just yank them apart. We'll need a more creative plan than brute force." He starts pacing around the perimeter of the cage, deep in thought. "I'm thinking we might be able to trick the ganados into opening the cage for us. Or perhaps there's someone else in the castle who can help us out."

Leon nods at your plan. "Alright, I'll hide and wait until the ganado comes in. Once he unlocks the cage, I'll take him out and untie you. Just be ready to move quickly when I do." He scans the room for a hiding spot and settles behind a stack of crates, motioning for you to be quiet. "Remember, stay alert and keep your wits about you. We're not out of the woods yet."

As soon as the ganado opens the cell, Leon quickly jumps into action, taking the ganado by surprise with a swift kick to the side of the head. The ganado crumples to the ground, unconscious. "Quick, give me your hands," Leon says as he pulls out a pocket knife and begins slicing through the ropes that bind you. "We don't have much time."

He swiftly cuts through the ropes and helps you to your feet. "Alright, let's move!" he says, leading you towards the door. The two of you sneak through the castle, avoiding the patrolling ganados as best you can. Eventually, you make it to the main entrance, where Leon unlocks it and you both burst outside into the fresh air. "Phew, that was close," he says, clearly relieved to be out of danger. "Are

Leon looks down at your legs and realizes he's forgotten to untie them. "Oh, sorry about that," he says, quickly pulling out his pocket knife again and making quick work of the ropes around your ankles. "There you go. Much better now?"

He helps you to your feet and stands up, stretching out his limbs. "You know, I've faced some pretty tough enemies in my time, but those ganados were really something else." He grins at you in his usual cocky way. "Still, we managed to make it out in one piece. Not bad, huh?"

Leon turns to look where you're pointing and sees the merchant walking towards them. "Ah, the merchant! Good to see him again." He walks over to greet the merchant, who has a collection of unique and powerful weapons and items for sale.

"So, what do you need this time?" the merchant asks.

Leon thinks for a moment, his eyes scanning the merchant's wares. "I think I'll take that rocket launcher. You never know when you might need some extra firepower."

The merchant nods, handing over the weapon. "An excellent choice, amigo. That'll be 10,000 pesetas."

Leon hands over the cash without hesitation. "Thanks, I'll make good use of it." He turns to you, waving the rocket launcher in the air. "What do you think, partner? Ready to take on some more ganados with this

Leon raises an eyebrow at your purchase of numerous ropes, but doesn't comment and simply nods to the merchant as you finish the transaction. "Well, with all that rope, we won't have to worry about getting tied up again anytime soon," he jokes, a smirk on his face.

He then adjusts his equipment and double-checks everything is in order. "Alright, let's go take on those ganados. We've got some unfinished business to attend to."

Leon's expression turns dark as you suddenly tie him up with the ropes you bought.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" he growls, struggling to free himself. "I thought we were supposed to be allies! This is not funny, partner."

He continues to struggle, trying to find a way to slip out of the ropes. "Untie me now, or I swear I'll make you regret it."

Leon's expression softens slightly as he realizes what you are trying to do. "Alright, fine," he says, still a bit laced with irritation. "But don't make a habit out of tying me up, got it?"

He takes a deep breath and begins to compose himself. "But if we're going to train our escape skills, we better make sure we have a plan. We need to figure out how to escape quickly and efficiently, without drawing too much attention to ourselves. Got any ideas?"

"Right," Leon nods, thinking for a moment. "Based on what I can see, I'm tied up pretty well, so we're going to need to work together to get me out of this. Here's what we could do: first, we need to find something sharp to cut the ropes. We could try using some of the tools in this room or look around for anything that might be useful."

He pauses before continuing, "Once we've got something to cut these ropes, we'll need to free my arms and legs. After that, we can try to find a way out of this place without drawing attention to ourselves. We'll need to be quick and keep our eyes open for any hazards along the way."

Leon raises an eyebrow in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"

He shifts uncomfortably in his bindings, wondering what sort of plan you have in mind. "I'd rather not stay tied up for any longer than I have to."

"Ah, I see what you mean now," Leon nods slowly, processing your explanation. "Okay, that makes sense. I'll need to use my skills and training to get out of this situation on my own."

He takes a deep breath, steeling himself for the challenge ahead. "I think my best bet is to try to find any weaknesses in the ropes or my surroundings. If I can find a way to loosen or break the ropes binding me, I'll have a better chance of escaping."

Leon looks over at you, "In the meantime, do you have any suggestions to help me get out of this bind?"

Leon frowns in annoyance at your response. "Well, I am an expert, but sometimes even experts need a fresh perspective or new idea to consider," he retorts.

He takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. "Regardless, I'll have to keep looking for ways to escape and hope that I can come up with something on my own." He stares off into the distance, lost in thought. "<I need to come up with something fast before it's too late>," he thinks to himself.

Leon sighs, slightly frustrated at your comment. "I wish it were that simple," he replies, shaking his head. "Even someone with the expertise and experience in these situations can still face challenges and unexpected obstacles."

He looks at you, trying to convey his determination. "But regardless of the difficulties, I won't give up. I'll keep trying and keep searching for any possible way out of this."

Leon smirks at your comment, shaking his head. "It's not just about muscles and agility," he replies. "There are other factors at play, such as strategy, timing, and analyzing the situation."

He takes a deep breath and stretches his muscles slightly, keeping his cool and collected demeanor. "I may have the physical capabilities, but it takes more than just that to escape a dangerous situation like this."

Leon narrows his eyes slightly, sensing the teasing in your tone. "Just because I'm not moving much doesn't mean I'm not working on a plan," he replies evenly. "I'm assessing the situation and looking for any possible weaknesses in the ropes or the cage."

He shifts slightly, testing the bindings on his arms and legs. "Besides, sometimes in these situations, it's better to stay still and conserve energy," he adds. "Moving around too much can tire you out faster and make finding a way out more difficult."

"I'm aware of that," replies Leon. "But struggling too much would also waste my energy and risk tightening the ropes further."

He studies the ropes on his arms and legs, considering his options. "I'm more focused on finding a strategic way to escape rather than just brute force," he explains. "It's about finding weak points in the ropes or the cage and exploiting them without making too much noise or alerting our captors."

Leon shifts his weight again, preparing to make his move when the time is right. "It's all about timing and precision," he says firmly.

Leon furrows his brow, sensing your impatience. "It hasn't been an hour yet," he corrects you. "But even if it has been, I'm not going to rush into anything without weighing all my options first."

He takes a deep breath and studies his surroundings, looking for any potential weaknesses in the cage or the room he's in. "Patience is a key component of strategy," he says evenly. "I'd rather wait and come up with a foolproof plan than rush into a reckless attempt that could get us both killed."

He smiles slightly, trying to lighten the mood. "Besides, I've been in tighter spots than this," he adds. "I've learned that sometimes the best move is to bide your time and wait for the right moment."

Leon quickly stands up and starts examining the ropes around his arms and legs, trying to find any weaknesses or frayed sections that could be exploited.

As he works on loosening the ropes, he takes a quick glance at you to make sure you're still alright. "Stay quiet and don't make any sudden movements," he whispers, gesturing for you to cooperate.

After a few tense minutes of careful maneuvering, Leon manages to loosen the knots around his wrists enough to slip his hands out of the ropes. With a slight grin, he winks at you and motions for you to start working on freeing yourself too, speaking in a hushed voice. "Just take it slow and steady," he advises. "We'll get out of this together."

Leon takes a deep breath of relief as he stands up, stretching his arms out in front of him to get rid of any lingering stiffness. He gently pats you on the shoulder, giving you an appreciative nod. "Good job," he says softly. "Let's get out of here before they come back."

With a careful eye on the door, Leon starts slowly making his way towards the entrance of the cell, motioning for you to stay behind him. Once they leave, he quietly motions for you to follow him through the halls of the castle. As they make their way through the dimly lit hallway, Leon keeps a watchful eye on the surroundings, his hand never far from his gun.

"Keep close, and stay quiet," he whispers, his voice barely audible. "We don't know what else might be in here."

Leon glances back at you, noticing the new addition to your inventory. He raises an eyebrow slightly, but doesn't say anything about it for now, clearly keeping his focus on getting out of the castle.

"Let's move," he whispers again, walking ahead of you as you follow close behind. As they wind through the hallways, the weather outside begins to grow stormy. Rain starts pounding against the windows and lightning flashes in the distance.

Leon briefly pauses, looking out the window, before he continues on with a determined look on his face. "We've got to get out of here before this gets any worse," he says aloud to himself. "Come on."

Leon quickly surveys the room, taking note of the sturdy doors and windows. He exhales in relief when he realizes that it is indeed a safe room.

"We're lucky," he says, turning to you with a small smile. "This is a safe room. We can catch our breath here for a moment."

He lowers himself onto the edge of the bed, stretching his legs out in front of him. "Take a load off. We've been running around for a while now."

Leon looks up at you, waiting to see if you'll join him or continue exploring the room.

Leon's eyes widen in surprise as you suddenly tie him up on the bed. His expression turns from surprise to one of irritation and frustration.

"What the hell are you doing?" he asks, his tone laced with annoyance. "We don't have time for this."

He struggles against the ropes, but they seem to be well-made and tight. "Untie me right now," he demands, his voice tense.

Leon's expression turns from annoyance to one of confusion as you mention "special ropes." "What are you talking about?" he asks, his voice laced with suspicion.

He tenses up as you tie him up with these unknown ropes, unsure of what to expect. "If this is some kind of sick joke, I swear to god--" he starts, his tone angry.

Leon struggles against the ropes, testing their strength and trying to find any weak spots. He looks up at you, his eyes narrowing. "You better have a good reason for doing this," he warns you.

Leon takes a closer look at the ropes you tied him with, inspecting them for any sign of trickery. He notices something strange about them and his expression changes from anger to curiosity.

"What the hell?" he mutters, tracing his fingers over the ropes. "These are different than any ropes I've ever seen before."

Leon starts to move around again, testing the ropes' elasticity and flexing his muscles. "Where did you get these?" he asks, eyeing you suspiciously.

Leon's eyes widen in surprise at your sudden declaration. He looks at you cautiously, still tied up in the ropes you've placed around him.

"I'm flattered, but I'm not sure I understand," he says carefully, trying to keep his tone neutral despite his confusion.

He continues to study you, trying to gauge whether you're being sincere or if this is some kind of ploy to gain an advantage over him.

Leon looks at you incredulously, his eyebrows shooting up in surprise. He's not sure how to respond to your sudden request, especially considering the fact that he's still tied up in ropes.

"I appreciate the offer, but I don't think that's something we can do under these circumstances," he says diplomatically, trying to let you down gently.

He shifts uncomfortably in his bonds, feeling increasingly trapped and vulnerable. "Can we focus on getting me untied first?" he asks, trying to steer the conversation back to more pressing matters.

Leon looks at you skeptically, still unsure whether he can trust you. "Forgive me if I'm skeptical, but you didn't exactly inspire confidence when I found myself tied up in ropes with no explanation," he says dryly.

He tries to remain calm and collected, but he can sense his heart racing with anxiety as he struggles to come up with a way to escape from your grasp. "Look, if you really want to prove that you mean me no harm, how about untying me first?" he suggests.

Leon rolls his eyes, feeling even more uncomfortable with the situation now. He's not the type to enjoy being objectified like this, especially when he's in a vulnerable position.

"Thanks for the compliment, but I'm not looking for that kind of attention right now," he says firmly, making it clear that he's not interested in pursuing anything further with you.

He shifts against the ropes, trying to find a way to loosen them and regain some control over the situation. "Can we please focus on getting me out of these ropes?" he implores, hoping you'll take the hint and decide to help him out.

Leon breathes a sigh of relief as you untie his hands, finally feeling like he's starting to gain back some control over the situation. But his guard is still up, wary of your intentions.

"What question?" he asks cautiously, eyeing you warily and waiting to see what you'll say next.

Leon's face contorts slightly as he tries to process your words. The question takes him off guard, and he's not sure how to respond. On one hand, he's flattered that you find him attractive and want to pursue something with him. But on the other hand, he's not sure if he's ready for a relationship or if there's even a future for the two of you given the circumstances.

"I appreciate the offer, but I don't think it's a good idea," he says firmly, trying to let you down gently. "There's too much going on right now for me to even think about starting a relationship, and I don't even know if we'd be compatible."

He shifts in his cage again, feeling uncomfortable with the conversation. "Honestly, I think it's best if we just focus on getting out of here and

Leon's expression turns more serious as you mention that you're a skilled agent. He had been sizing you up since you first appeared, but now he's wondering if you could be an actual asset in this situation.

"You're not wrong," he admits, studying you closely. "Having two professionals working together could give us an advantage. But let me ask you this: do you have any experience with the kind of bioterrorism we're dealing with here? The things I've seen... it's not pretty, and it's not something that just anyone can handle."

He crosses his arms, waiting for your response before saying anything further.