The man who'd welcomed both Mackenzie and Andreina so ungraciously was profoundly suspicious of the devices they'd brought. But when he harshly questioned them about the organization responsible for the unusual technology, they both denied any knowledge and claimed that they were merely messengers who were unacquainted with each other. Annoyed by their denials, he and an associate gagged the uncooperative pair with cloth-stuffing and duct-tape, then declared that they'd remain as his guests until the disturbing situation had been resolved. To emphasize their powerless state, they'd been tru...

The man who'd welcomed both Mackenzie and Andreina so ungraciously was profoundly suspicious of the devices they'd brought. But when he harshly questioned them about the organization responsible for the unusual technology, they both denied any knowledge and claimed that they were merely messengers who were unacquainted with each other. Annoyed by their denials, he and an associate gagged the uncooperative pair with cloth-stuffing and duct-tape, then declared that they'd remain as his guests until the disturbing situation had been resolved. To emphasize their powerless state, they'd been trussed-up in their bras and panties; while both sat in discomfort side-by-side on the floor, Andreina and Mackenzie glared at each other. Before long, however, their common plight drew the bound and gagged pawns together to grope awkwardly at the ropes pinning their wrists. Their desperate contortions continued even after their initiative failed, with Mackenzie twisting on her hip while Andreina rolled around on the carpet.