Obi approached Alvaro cautiously, even though the man was tied up. He gently and carefully rubbed Alvaro's body, since it was clear Alvaro didn't like being touched.
"You better save your strength. You're not getting out of here," John warned him. He added some powder to the water, and the scent of flowers filled the air.
Alvaro grimaced. He didn't deserve to be treated like this! But he knew he couldn't do anything about it. He had to think. The only way out was to stay calm and try to convince them.
"I need to get out of here. I'm protecting a prince. What can I do to make you help me?" Alvaro asked, trying to sound more composed.
"Don't count on it. I don't care who you are. Here, you're just a slave who serves Master Vlad," John said.
Alvaro didn't like hearing that. But for now, he had no choice but to play along while he searched for a way out.
