The torture chamber dilemma

In a dimly lit medieval dungeon, a busty young woman with a slim body and flowing blonde hair is bound by intricate chains to an X-shaped cross. Her arms are stretched above her head, her legs are spread wide apart, and her ankles are connected to a long spreader bar. The walls are made of heavy stone, and an open fireplace crackles nearby. A fire pot with iron handles sits on the floor, its contents forgotten as the woman’s situation becomes increasingly dire.