"But, I..." Lina paused, considering things for a moment and looking around the room. Deciding that they were likely being watched, she leaned close to Illaria's ear and whispered softly. "They think we're both ambassadors...apparently they don't know who you are. I told them you're my sister."<br/><br/>Pulling away slightly, Lina paused, then got up to get a bowl of water and a hair brush from the bathroom before returning...and belatedly removing her own chains as she considered what to say. Then, as she wiped away the sweat, she began to explain. "They wanted us for their...gambling operations. They run arena fights, or possibly more, where people bet on the results. They decided they wanted us. Since I was...more likely to be useful, they forced me into it. If I hadn't agreed, they would have thrown<em>you</em>in, unarmed. It was only a kobold that I faced...but I expect that it will get worse. They told me that if I win enough fights, they'll free both of us. I don't see much of a choice, so I'm going to do it. I'm<em>going</em>to get us out of here, Illaria."<br/><br/>Taking a breath, she began to gently brush Illaria's hair as she added. "But, they put...<em>tattoos</em>on me, too. To allow them to find me more easily, to transfer damage from others with them into less lethal sorts, and so on. I'm certain they didn't tell me everything. I just don't know what else<em>to</em>do. You're the smart one. Do you have any idea what to do?"