We spent the rest of the day talking, planning, and trying to keep each other's spirits up. I told Lily stories from my past, carefully edited to avoid the darker aspects of my life. She shared more about her family and friends, her voice sometimes breaking with longing.
As evening approached, a guard brought us dinner - a meal far more elaborate than the simple fare we'd had the night before.
"Looks like they're trying to fatten us up for the sale," I muttered darkly as I inspected the food.
Lily giggled nervously. "Like Hansel and Gretel?"
I couldn't help but smile at her attempt at humor. "Something like that. But don't worry - we're much smarter than those kids. No witch is going to outsmart us."
We ate in silence for a while, both lost in our own thoughts. Finally, Lily spoke up.
