Couple of questions for everyone:<br/><br/>First one is for Ophelia directly. What are your opinions on the ultimate fate of Lila? I'd rather not turn this into a snuff roleplay, despite Sergei's threats, so any outcome in which she remains alive is preferable. There's a variety of things we could do. For example, if you want, at the end of the story she is left behind, tightly trussed and gagged for an indeterminate amount of time in a secluded location. Perhaps she is saved, perhaps not right away, if we want to leave it as a cliff hanger of sorts. Or, she could get roped (pun intended) into Maksim's criminal world, where she serves as a prostitute and incentive for his wife's good behavior. To add insult, she finally gets her desire to dance, only it's as a stripper or in a slutty cabaret show.<br/><br/>Secondly, to everyone, when should Lila's presence be noticed? Ophelia has had her spot what Madeleine and Sergei are doing to Madame Naumov, but how far into the bondage should we have gone? Personally, I feel like Sergei, or Madeleine, should notice her after the gag has been applied. That would allow them to control the situation better, unless you'd all rather have things fly off the handle.<br/><br/>EDIT: I just saw that Dom posted while I wrote this, so if you prefer what I suggested, ambrosial, just go ahead and post to the point where they force Naumov to gasp for breath, and we can take it from there.