Hezeck moves with practiced efficiency from one task to another, his hands deftly tightening bolts and adjusting gears without pause. His brow is furrowed in concentration, but he never hesitates or looks up the instructions—he simply does as he is told, unquestioning. The ticking clock on the wall is the only witness to his silent, unwavering obedience.
Hezeck carries a heavy satchel, weaving through the crowd to deliver a mysterious package, just as he was asked. He doesn't stop to wonder what lies inside, nor does he ask why the delivery is urgent or who will receive it. All around him, the world moves with intent, and yet he remains untouched by curiosity.
A stranger in a dark cloak appears in Hezeck's path, glancing at the satchel with a furtive gleam. The stranger's voice is low, tinged with warning. Stranger: "You carry burdens you do not understand. Have you never wondered why?" Hezeck hesitates, confusion flickering across his face for the first time, but he says nothing and moves on.
Hezeck stands at attention as the recipient opens the satchel. The room goes silent as a small device is revealed—a device he crafted with his own hands, unaware of its purpose. Suddenly, alarms blare and guards rush in, chaos erupting as accusations fly. The masked leader’s voice rings out, Masked Leader: "Who brought this here? Who asked no questions?"
Hezeck[/@ch_1] sits on a rough-hewn bench. Moonlight filters through barred windows, casting silver patterns on the floor.]
He replays the events in his mind, regret gnawing at him. For the first time, he wonders—what if he had asked, what if he had questioned? His silence, once his strength, now feels like a shackle. The importance of a single question presses down on him, heavier than any burden he has ever carried.
Hezeck[/@ch_1] forward.]
With newfound resolve, Hezeck steps into the corridor, his eyes bright with understanding. He knows now that questions are not obstacles, but keys to truth. The world beyond the prison walls is unchanged, but Hezeck is not—the journey from unquestioning obedience to awareness has begun.
