Fortunately, there was little screaming and wailing; even with the drugs mostly worn off, the captives were still bound with chains, and otherwise nude, so they had little chance of being able to fight. It was more fright and worry he saw in them, when he opened the door, although a couple showed quiet resignation.<br/><br/>It takes them a few moments to figure out what he's saying, though they look skeptical. "And why should we believe you?" one asks, timidly, after a moment.