[ Konoka took Karen by the hand, just to help keep her steady. It was remarkable that she hadn't already fallen asleep.
Konoka at first seemed to be headed back to the maze, but subtly, something had caught her attention. A particular pattern of flowers seemed to be pointing them somewhere. Perhaps a way out? Well, not quite, but there were quite a few spots that looked like dead ends, only to have a slim gap that would let both women through.
She did eventually find a gazebo, one thoroughly unoccupied. It looked remarkably cozy, including having furniture and... bedding? If she cared to, Konoka could hole up here for a whole day. ]
You can rest here! I'll look out for you.
[ But now that they were isolated, Konoka's thoughts drifted back to seeing cuffs in Karen's belongings. The game challenge. Would Karen actually mind the restraints?
What if they pretended? ]
Hey, Karen? You ever been um... restrained before?
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Konoka at first seemed to be headed back to the maze, but subtly, something had caught her attention. A particular pattern of flowers seemed to be pointing them somewhere. Perhaps a way out? Well, not quite, but there were quite a few spots that looked like dead ends, only to have a slim gap that would let both women through.
She did eventually find a gazebo, one thoroughly unoccupied. It looked remarkably cozy, including having furniture and... bedding? If she cared to, Konoka could hole up here for a whole day. ]
You can rest here! I'll look out for you.
[ But now that they were isolated, Konoka's thoughts drifted back to seeing cuffs in Karen's belongings. The game challenge. Would Karen actually mind the restraints?
What if they pretended? ]
Hey, Karen? You ever been um... restrained before?