Between the beating you have taken and Lizzy's meal, who is being very disagreeable, the 2 of you are not in good shape, and almost lean against each other as you stagger home.

The door proves to be unlocked, which you consider evidence that the girls have taken a powder to avoid being food. And when you go inside, there are only 2 in sight. "The two of you stayed?"

"Oh, the others will be back soon. They had things to arrange since we will be prisoners here for awhile before Lizzy devours us."

"Things? What kind of things?"

"Catherine, Mae, Hedy, and Angie are getting a TV in here. Being a helpless prisoner can be real dull. Josephine and Clara had to cancel some party plans. I think Candy and Joan said they were picking up homework assignments. I"m not sure what Vanessa and Heather are up to.
By the way, I'm Linda and this is Bettie. Since we were bored, we have been doing some housework." Looking at the 2 of them, you would guess this is Linda's idea. She looks cheerful enough at the prospect of being chow, while Bettie looks quite indignant. [Things balance out. Bettie also looks much the better tasting of the 2.]

All surprisingly good news. "You girls actually aren't going to make a break for it?"

"Of course not. That would be cheating. You follow the rules and so will we."

"Oh? There are things I might do that would allow you to escape? What?