Henry nodded. "<strong>Thank you, but I've been told how to open this.</strong>" He took the key from her, then analyzed the lock.<em><strong>She can speak, understands English just fine,</strong></em>he thought as he slid the key in.<em><strong>That'll make things easier.</strong></em>Pulling it back out by an inch, he felt tension as he started to turn it. He paused, looking at the cage carefully, then finished turning the key. After a short pause, the door swung open.<br/><br/>Henry let out a small sigh of relief, then looked more closely at Kitty. "<strong>Do I need a chain,</strong>" he asked mildly, "<strong>or will you come with me like a good girl?</strong>" He beckoned for her to follow, and waited for her to step out of the cage. Once she stepped out, he started walking, keeping half an eye on her.<br/><br/>Once they'd gotten a good distance away from the auction hall, he glanced over at her. "<strong>So what is it that makes you worth so much?</strong>" he asked curiously. "<strong>It can't just be sex, there are lots of places and ways to get that...</strong>"