(Hey guys, decided to create the first chapter of the AU I just said would create, lol)
Prologue
That was not a decent place. If he had known it would be like that, maybe he would have thought twice before surrendering himself to Talis.
"Welcome to Stillwater. I hope your reception is… warm."
From the mocking tone in the woman's voice, she knew who he was. After all, who wouldn't recognize the "Eye of Zaun"?
It was a burden he'd have to carry for a long time. Only Janna knows how long.
"Take your clothes off."
Silco, instead of arguing, took off his shirt. Earlier, they were kind enough by removing his vest for him.
Silco kept his gaze steady, ignoring how the guards watched his every move. As if he could pull a weapon out at any moment.
Like he could ruin everything by acting stupid like that.
His jaw tightened when it came to the pants. He took a deep breath and unbuckled his belt. The fabric sagged on its own- He had lost a lot of weight over the years.
He slid the pants down. Just left his underwear, and stared at the woman.
She didn't seem satisfied at all.
"I said everything," -She insisted, sternly.
His lips pressed into a firm line, but unlike what most there might have expected, he didn't argue.
No. He simply obeyed, lowering the last piece of clothing that covered his pelvis.
He discreetly shielded himself with his hands. But didn't hold the position for too long after listening the next order.
"You already know. Against the wall. Feet apart."
What you expect to find? He almost cursed aloud. But Hell he would.
He pressed his palms against the cold concrete, letting one of the guards come up behind him and begin the invasive search.
He shuddered, feeling the man keeping hands on him too long. Acting like it was funny.
But it was over faster than his mind made it seem.
He turned around. The uniform thrown against his chest, and the woman's voice broke the silence.
"Put that on. I don't need to explain the rules, do I? No fights. No contraband. No disrespect."
She stepped closer, shoving him.
Intimidating a naked man was easy, wasn't it?
"They say you gave yourself in a silver plate to the Council. It seems too stupid, don't you think? No man in the world would just give himself up to a life like this. So, whoever it's the person you're protecting… I hope they are worth."
Yes. She was.
