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Zee was so excited about getting Cassy, that she called Inara and gloated in the comfort of the rocking chair out on the bedroom balcony overlooking part of the Ray estate.

It was evening and she could see birds flying home to wherever they came from.

"I told you I would do it. She's in the dungeon right now."

"Zee, I can't believe this. You know I thought you were joking. I still think you're joking." Inara sounded displeased.

"You should be pleased. I'm doing this for us."

"Stop it. How am I sure Cassy is really there?"

"Hang on a sec," Zee said and hurried to the cell where Cassy was struggling with her bonds. Cassy's face had gone pale.

Zee was starting to pity her, but she stre