Unlikely Mastermind

  "Hm, hmmmm," the chair rocked, "-Hmmmm!" muffled harshly. A singular light bulb lit dangled. The air of danger immediately settled. It clanged and banged, resistance through the gag and ties was harsh, '-Syne, where are you,' Iyan's cacophony opened another light – this time, a door. Two outlines entered, one reached for a toggle and the other skipped onward, "-good morning," he said. A flash forced Iyan's gaze. The blinding gust took him by force.

  "Ungag him," narrowed Kul.

  "Alright," the chipper Ishta circled and undid the knot.

  "WHERE'S SYNE!" 

*Smack,* a hardened punch landed, "-don't scream," Kul shook her hands, "-don't be a bad boy, we don't want to ruin the pretty face, not just yet."

  "Kindly, where's Syne?"

  "Oh, she's in good hands," added Ishta, "-my followers are taking good care."

Across the floor rose a similarly structured room, "-Syne," said Skarla, "-good morning, leader."