[He feels her panic in the back of his throat and, oh, that’s new. He exhales slowly, finding his center and intent on keeping calm. This isn’t new to him like it is to her.]

One question at a time, Navia. Take a deep breath and I’ll explain most of this. [This is kind of new so he isn’t completely sure why he’s in a lavish suite with her, but they can figure it out once Navia has caught her breath and he can lay what he does know out.]

Did you read the message on your watch yet? Let’s get that out of the way. What is on the tin is right there. This is a extravagant hotel that we’re stuck in. [He won’t sugarcoat it. She probably would prefer the truth at it’s barest anyways.] This place wants us to participate in a game that requires us to sleep around.

[He raises his hands so the other can see the black, graphic marks on his wrists that are reminiscent of handcuffs and the pale pink diamond on his inner wrist.] I’ve been here for a bit now, actually.

[He let’s her take a moment to process that before they push to the next questions she has asked.]