"I-I'm not sure myself how I got there! Please, have mercy..."

You were aiming to sound convincing - but failed miserably. You’re shaking a lot, your body completely beyond your control.

Then you feel it - something unnaturally soft and pleasantly cool against your skin. The girl grabs your cheeks, lifting your head with a firm motion, tilting it upward to get a better look at you. Her devilish stare dims slightly; irritation gives way to curiosity.

"You’ve got a really funny face. I’ve never seen one quite like it."

With a sudden, forceful tug, she twists your head first to the left, then to the right. Her fingers press against a few spots, and she murmurs something under her breath. Her whisper feels like wind across an open field, like a gentle sea breeze brushing your nerves.

"I’m Remilia Scarlet, lady of this house. Remember that name - and address me as ‘milady’. That’s all you need to know for now."

She lets go, and your head slumps down to your chest, too drained to hold itself up. Catching the dazed look on your face, she lets out a soft chuckle, partly hidden behind one of her pale hands.

"Did you enjoy my little performance? I knew everything about you the moment I’ve stepped through the door, little pup. You can’t hide anything from me, so you’d better behave yourself."

With steps so light they barely make a sound, she drifts toward the exit. Her immaculate, powdered dress trails behind her with regal grace. Just before leaving, she casts a glance back over her shoulder and says:

"Sakuya will be coming for you soon. I’ll give her very specific instructions - and you will follow them. We haven’t yet decided what to do with you, little pup."

Then you’re left on your own.