Josephine gave him a gentle smile, but move away quickly when she heard the guards returning. Her hair was back in her face, and she pushed herself into one of the corners, trying hard to loosen the ropes around her wrists; she couldn't feel her hands. She froze over at what the guards were saying, thinking she caught on. A shiver ran down her spine at the thought, and it was not a pleasant thought in the least. She noticed both men sneaking glances at her, not afraid if she was looking or not, and she knelt on her legs. As uncomfortable, and slightly painful, as that was, she didn't dare give any chance for her dress to slip up. Her hands managed to loosen the ropes enough to keep the blood flowing, but not enough to free her entirely as she wanted.