Things have rolled out much faster than I expected them to. Inwardly cursing myself for not being more prudent with the hanky, I lean forward and get to see Violet land heavily on the bed. The grunt as her head and belly hit the bedding is so clear I can all but feel her pain in myself. As Novak moves to the side - is he planning to get something? - I call at my sister.:<br/><br/>"Violet, you okay? Just trash that hanky if you can - shouldn't be too hard!"<br/><br/>Violet seems to be squirming about, but before I can see anything more I am rewarded with a new and harder slap in the face by Mr.Novak. "Don't try that no more if you don't want to be silenced before the fun has even begun" he advises me. Then I see him heading to the side of the room, while he's throwing glances back at Violet who is working in her sweat, trying to free her wrists.