Tangled

Chapter 243

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243 Lisa: Strange Introductions

LISA

Wherever I am, it's huge.

We've taken at least three or four turns, and I've already forgotten how to get back. Was it left

it?

first, or right? The last turn was to our right. Wait... Wten how to get back. Was it left

Shit.

Every time I lag behind, trying to map this place in my head-which is little better than at toddler's scribbling at this point, with my confusion over lefts and rights-the tiny woman turns and scolds me, telling me to pick up my

feet.

Before, I would have given her some sort of smartass comment and maybe even slowed down.

But now, my body feels cold sweat at the idea of making her angry. Even if I'm a prisoner, at least I'm a clean and comfortable prisoner here. I don't want to go back to the previous standard of kidnapping.

So I shut my mouth and hurry behind, wondering how she can be so freaking fast with such tiny legs. She's probably the size of a kindergartener, but faster than a full-grown adult.

What bizarre witchcraft is that?

I force myself to focus on the path ahead, ignoring the endless parade of closed doors lining these stark corridors. No pictures, no decorations, not even a potted plant breaks up the monotony. Just door after identical door, their handles gleaming dully in the harsh overhead lighting.

The silence is oppressive. Our footsteps echo off the bare walls, amplifying the sound until it feels like we're being followed by an army. I resist the urge to look over my shoulder. "Keep up, my tiny guide snaps for what feels like the hundredth time.

I lengthen my stride, closing the gap between us. Seriously though, how can someone so small move so fast?

We round another corner, and I blink in surprise, Windows. Actual windows line this hallway, letting in natural light.

Wow.

The sun.

haven't seen it

can get a good look outside, my guide veers sharply to the right.

hit me like a wall. I stumble, momentarily disoriented by the sudden change in

massive greenhouse. Lush greenery surrounds us

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Lisa: Strango Introductions

spilling out of planters. The air is thick with the scent

flowers.

of sweat immediately form on my skin. My simple cotton outfit, so comfortable in the

unbothered by the giant blanket of warmth pressing down on us. I trail after her,

strikes me

place. I could turn around right now and bolt. My guide is tiny. I could

But then what?

of hope fades as quickly as it appeared. I have no idea where I am or how to get out of this place. Those endless, identical corridors would

knows what punishment would await me

off the fleeting fantasy of freedom and hurry

table. His beard cascades to his feet, and

it's sized for normal adult

of booster that gets him to the level he needs to

too

shoves me into a chair. I stumble, barely catching myself as I fall into the seat. The woman bows to the old man and vanishes, leaving me alone with

watch him sip his tea. The greenhouse's humid air clings to my skin, making me acutely aware of every bead of sweat forming on my body. I shift in my seat, wishing it was easier to breathe in this weather. Actually, I'm just wishing to be

rather not be in

this old man that puts me at ease. A sense of warmth,

we've never met.

I've been through, I should be on high alert. Instead, I find myself relaxing in his presence, my guard lowering despite my best efforts to remain

this sense of safety-it has to be some kind of trick. Maybe they've drugged me. Maybe this whole setup is designed to lull me into a false sense of

security.

of the chair as I force myself to stay alert. I won't fall for whatever game

his Ble. 1

my internal study him,

unhurried as he reads.

movements

I'm struck by the intensity in his eyes. They're old eyes, yes,

voice surprisingly strong and deep for such a small man.

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