A new voice come echoes in the darkness. I look through the peep holes in the brick wall and see that I am still beside the maid's chambers, but the voices are not the same. No, the voice is coming from this side of the barrier., from within these long sealed off corridor where my grandfather kept his most defiant pets. Was somebody else down here? Were these tunnels not completely secure? I thought I had mapped them fully, but I must admit I had gotten lost myself when exploring. Perhaps there was another entrace... or more.

I stealthily walk down the corridor, towards the voice. And then I realize where it is coming from-- my private play pen. The door is ajar and it takes me but a moment to place the voice.

It is Marigay, my distant cousin. She's found her way into my private tunnels and is in the process of freeing my slaves.

No. I can't allow that to happen. But... oh, this is perfect.

I dash forward and slam the prison door shut and slide the bolt down in to place. The door is locked, and I'm pretty sure she's still inside. Still, I remain silent. She musn't know it is me, else she'll undoubtedly seek revenge if she can escape. I tip-toe away quietly, lest I give away my presene any further.