EPISODE 11 — CHAINS

(POV: Dorcha) I feel lost. I keep staring into nothingness, yet the weight of the first real choice of my life is crushing me. I don't know if I'll truly be able to find the courage. "Master, arrre you all right?" Grogher asks. The worry in his voice pulls me back to myself. "I don't know what to do," I admit. "You must come with me." That's not what I want. I can feel it. I'm afraid—but I don't want to turn back. "No. This time, I won't obey." "Don't forrrce me to use strength, Masterrr." Huh? I almost laugh. "Come on. Do you really think you could defeat me? I'm not six years old anymore." "But—" "Grogher, I'm not being stubborn for no reason. Something very important is at stake. Please… let me explain." He looks at me in surprise, as if he hadn't expected that. I have to tell him…