genericangstyposter Posted:

He checks the laces to see exactly how hard the ends are. It would be difficult, but depending how large the lock was, he thinks it would be possible to spring them.

The ends are extremely sturdy for some strange reason. You suspect that you might just be able to pick the lock, given time (taking 20), but it’ll take a while and, if any of the guards should catch you doing so, well, the consequences would be left to your imagination.

Zak: The laces have been treated with a powerful reagent that you think you can almost recognise, given some time and experimentation. They are tough, certainly, and could probably be used as a garrotte in the right hands.