Cont. from >>96249941
Meanwhile, deep within the forest, the girl slowly began to regain consciousness. Although she couldn't recognize her surroundings at first, she gradually realized she was inside a tent. Her head throbbed painfully, and confusion clouded her thoughts, but she could still recall being attacked. She also noticed a set of strange shackles fastened to her wrists, likely designed to suppress her magical abilities.
Then she heard someone speaking outside:
>Bottoms up, boys! That pretty little elf’s our ticket to a fat payday!
>Aye... shame she ain't blonde, huh? Might've wrung an extra pouch o’ coin from the client.
>Anyone curious to see what kind of fire she’s hiding before we hand her over?
>Not a chance, lad. The boss wants her untouched—pristine, like she just stepped straight outta some temple.
>Right... ‘cause that crack to her skull’s really keepin’ her pristine, eh?

Before anyone ask about the top pic, this was the one I could get from Bing which would include shackles, and somewhat suggest being imprisoned.