Tail of a Toothless Dragon

[d13]

Aelena

Now trying to slip her hands out of the manacles, Aelena whispers
"I have the hell of a headache and am starving. I don't know which one is worst.
Anyway, whoever talked before the last one has it right. We do not gain anything for shouting or making loud noises. We need to escape as silently as possible if we still want to hold the element of surprise against our captors." Aelena pauses to catch her breath, and assess the situation. While still trying to free herself, her stomach grumbles.
"And the sooner, the better, I think. By the way, what's up with that ticking noise?"
Aelena pauses for another second, concentrating on freeing herself, and (presumably) failing really hard.
"Oh! How rude of me, I forgot my manners! The name is Aelena. Pleased to make your acquaintance, though the circumstances are far from pleasant."