Whoever this is isn't afraid to carry out that kind of threat." Without waiting for a response, she ran and grabbed a towel from the bathroom.I used i...t to gently pick up the envelope and hefted it. It was light. I handed it to Gretchen and stood up. "Put it on the table."I grabbed a pen and used the tip to open the folding metal clasp and peer inside. A piece of paper folded around something thin. Holding the envelope with the towel, I slid the contents on the table. A jewel case with an. Prudence shook her head.“I saw no strangeness in Constance. Ezekiel’s strangeness was clear to all, though we knew not the reason for it. I also saw from an early age that Charity’s path would be a difficult one. I must confess to being troubled by some aspects of the path Charity has begun to follow over the last few days, but I am not surprised to see her act so and I am pleased that she has finally begun to find joy in her life.Prudence smiled warmly at Charity, who returned the smile.“But. He knew what was going to happen, and he knew he could do nothing about it- but he spoke anyway."Master- please. Please don't let them hurt me."The words were barely out of his mouth before he shrieked and fell to the floor, again."On the fucking chair, Simon," said Henry.He crawled upon it and collapsed.Henry seized his hair and dragged him forward, until Simon's legs stopped the move. Half of his upper chest was without any support whatsoever, and he looked like he was having a hard time. Speaking of which, I must go. The girls will bring you your lunch in a couple of hours, then if you cooperate, they will begin reconditioning you to where I can trust you enough to let you out." I'll have to think about that," I said honestly."You have my word your personality will not be altered, only your... perspective. It is either that or remaining in that cell until Charles is well enough for the conditioning and you're both done at the same time. At least I've given you a choice," Kain.