Once you and Asterion wake up after your lovemaking session and you were properly drained and weak from loss of blood you feel it a good time to start your day. You return to the fire and sit down next to Shadowheart.
"So, how much progress did you all make while I was captured."
"Zero." She says frankly.
"Zero?"
"That's what I said. What were we supposed to do? We only got in because of you secret Drow spell of 'charm goblin.' What can we do?"
"Are you saying you need me?" You gasp, covering your mouth with your dainty, pale hand.
"Yes." Shadowheart admits begrudgingly.
"Of course we need you, Dove. You're the leader." Karlach chimes in.
"That's right. What would you all do without me?" You smile proudly.
"Is everyone ready to continue?"
"We but you... Look a little dizzy."
"Oh I'm fine." You wave a hand to bat away the concerns, trying not to openly stumble in front of her.
"Better idea, we'll spend another day sleeping since time does not seem to matter to these things."
As Shadowheart explains the plan using information you have been able to gather, you try and confer with the voice in your head.
`Master is that true?`
`For now.` The Emperor speaks.
`The Absolute is not aware of you yet. That means that I can sustain you all as long as need be. Do not take that as a sign that you can avoid progressing at all.`
You blink, picking out something he said. `The Absolute is real? Does that mean there's a bigger mind-controlling entity than you out there somewhere?`
He pauses noticeably. A moment after he removed what he just said about the Absolute from your mind. His act feels like little fingers prodding your gray matter. Your eye twitches a little.
"Wha- what was we talking about?"
"You look even worse now!" Shadowheart exclaimed.
"I'm fine!' You swear.
Shadowheart rolls her eyes. "Oh for gods- Karlach, tie her up!"
Karlach approaches you. "Any preference, Dove?"
"Hog tie please." You flash her a grateful smile and a peace sign as she folds you up easily. You know you can struggle against her strength and it still will not matter, so you try just for fun. It makes it more pleasurable when your hands and feet are forced together and bound behind you. You are lowered onto your bedroll.
Asterion walks by and notices you tied up. "Good to go again soon, darling?"
"No! Stop drinking her blood irresponsibly." Shadowheart demands.
"Surge is bad enough without being light-headed."
"Hey!" You shout.
"It least spit on me if you're going to insult me..."
Shadowheart looks at you with discuss, holding her hands out in front of her. "I am not engaging with that comment. Go to sleep."
"It's the middle of the day!"
"No, it's bed time. Blindfold her."
"Sure thing!" Karlach bent down and wrapped a thick cloth over your eyes. It smelled very interesting. She whispered.
"Bet you know what this is."
"Hoho... I'm suddenly quite fine with this."
"Thought you would be. Now get some sleep."