"Sounds like a great plan to me." Bes quickly undid the manacle on his own hand and tossed the chains and cuffs to the bed with a noisy clinking. Then he returned to the dresser to find a shirt, socks, and - in the closet - he found shoes in his size. He was ready in less than five minutes.

Then he approached the door. He hesitated for only a moment before trying it. He released the breath he didn't know he had been holding when the knob turned easily and the door opened. "Do you want to lead or should I?"