PUPPETMASTER POV They play with her; I have no way of knowing how good of a fight she will put up. She had been working hard; I can see the determination when I watch her. Her companions play a rather pathetic game with her. But that's all it is. A game. I want to know the extent of her abilities. I want to know how much fun I could have with her before I drain her. No matter. I stare at the Barbie doll on the ground as whatever-his-name-is holds his wrist to her mouth. "How much longer?" "I'm not sure," he slurs. "Sir, I don't feel so well." "Just do it," I spit. He drops his head. I pace back and forth. This dungeon bores me. There are no windows and I have to be careful when leaving. It may have been built many millennia ago and remains forgotten by the younglings of today,

