167 - Cinhard's sneaky plan

[DUNGEON - DIMLY LIT AND DANK CELL]

The dungeon is a grim and shadowy place, the walls lined with cold, damp stones that seem to seep misery. Meagia was laying on the floor with dishevelled hair and eyes filled with desperation, slowly regaining consciousness on a cold, stone floor. Her eyes flutter open, adjusting to the dim light filtering in from a small, barred window high above.

Cinhard, her brother, is huddled in a corner, his clothing tattered and his face etched with worry. He startles as Meagia stirs. Meagia hoarse, with urgency “Cinhard... Cinhard, wake up!” Cinhard awakens with a start, his eyes meeting Meagia's. He scrambles to his feet, his expression a mix of relief and agitation as he had slept there peacefully.

Cinhard breathless. “Meagia, you're awake. Thank the heavens.” Meagia lunges forward, grabbing Cinhard by his torn shirt collar, her fingers trembling with a mixture of fear and anger. Whereas, Cinhard was sure that no matter what Rancel will not harm him in an