Neither - Back out and proceed with the ritual.

"Whoa," you say, holding both hands up as if surrendering. "I'm all for playing along with this cosplay ritual, and if you want me to risk my dice bag, fine. But a flogging? For real? That's a bit too crazy." You declare.

"If that's what you want," Cin says with a shrug, picking up her belt and threading it back through the loops of her tight jeans. Her movements are slow and deliberate, each tug of the belt drawing your eyes.

"Are you really that into BDSM?" you have to ask.

"Pain, whether given or received, can be quite arousing," the white-haired temptress admits with a sly smile. "But you're forgetting the D. In truth, I was more interested in seeing how you would answer. Such questions reveal the inner workings of the soul, and this game," Cin's voice takes on a dramatic tone again, recapturing the playful mood, "is all about your soul."

"So," Cin continues as she sits back down, "let the ritual begin, and let's see if I can get at your soul by other means."