The Empress doesn’t get collared, or caged, or tortured.

“I’m no expert with females”—the othersrolled their eyes at that—“but I believe …”

“My looks had gone from well-kempt cheerleader to apocalyptic disasterpiece.”

“When she scooped up her clothes, opened his door, then snapped her fingers for …”

“Did he ask what she'd done in her room? Hell, no. At that point, and after that…”