You carefully approach Aethelia's barren jail cell... The coverless bed is made of stone and the toilet that is attached to the wall doesn't even have a toilet seat. In the shadows of a far corner, you see Aethelia slouched over with her head buried in her knees. You try to ask her where Matilda is, but she refuses to acknowledge you and remains completely still... If you stay silent long enough, you can hear her quietly whimpering.

You carefully approach Aethelia's barren jail cell... You equip your deadly claws and slice through the bars in one painless movement that sends them spiralling to the ground in pieces. You step through the hole, calling for Aethelia... Only to realize nobody is here. In place of Aethelia is a crumpled note left on the cold ground. You reach down, picking it up, and eagerly begin to read...



To Lynxogirl,


By the time you read this, I will have already made my escape. I couldn't sit around and wait any longer. I've gone to try and rescue Matilda, I can only hope I make it in time.

Also, that girl who was here, the one that called herself Number III... She was undoubtedly Tris, I'd recognize that voice anywhere. I can't imagine why she's involved in something like this, maybe she isn't the person I thought she was.

Anyway, there isn't much time. We'll be in touch, don't worry. God's speed.


Aethelia