Minnie had gotten so involved in the story that she treated the waiter with little manners, waving him off with a hand and mumbling that she'd have the same. An entire year of suppressing how one truly felt? That could drive someone to madness! But when it was all said and done... she felt unsatisfied. As if it wasn't good enough.

"... I have heard cases of people being unwillingly signed into it upon arrival." She took her time choosing her words, not wanting anyone to overhear and get Gorthan in trouble. "... But that still doesn't mean you had, or have to, go along with it. There's still a chance to leave, and your friends will protect you from any consequences." That was the one thing she couldn't understand - who would willingly stay with such awful people?