You pulled harshly against the ropes digging into your wrists, but they refused to give. Breathlessly and frustrated, your head falls back into the metal pole you were tied to.

“Don’t bother.” A male voice interrupts.

You look up, just making out the silhouette of a man from across the room. He was bound, just as you were. Although it was dark, you could see his beaten face.

“I already tried.”