Carrying the Message

Astra suddenly had a bright idea. "Well, I switched shifts with Freida because I wanted to bring you a message from Astra," she said, noticing that Fred smiled at her name.

"Astra!" said Fred, sitting up in his bed. "How is she? Is she unharmed? Has she seen reason?" He truly looked worried, wringing his hands. Coming to sit beside him she saw the Crown of Akarfen on the floor by the bed. He must have knocked it off the night stand in his sleep.

"Oh, she is fine," assured Astra, in Exotica's form and voice. [93714] "She wanted me to tell you that she is really considering doing what is best for you and the kingdom, she just wants a little more time to think it over." She patted Fred's shoulder kindly, provoking another smile.

"That's good," said Fred, laying back down. "Good, tell her that I am so very excited about our wedding. Reaibn says that it will be the beginning of the greatest age that our kingdom has ever known."

"Of course," said Astra, tucking him in. "I will make sure I tell her that. " she then turned to leave, and reached the door, turning around to say one last thing. "Your majesty?" she asked.

"Yes, Exotica dear? " said King Fred

"Sleep well."

"I will, thank you, now return to the dungeons. I don't want you getting in trouble with Reaibn."

"Yes, sire." And she closed the door. And now, to wait. The next question was where to wait out the next hour...

1. Astra finds Freida and helps her with chores, thinking it will help her blend in.
2. Astra finds an empty room, and hides in it.
3. Astra makes her way to the kitchen.
4. Astra decides to wait out the next hour...
5. Meanwhile, in the dungeons...
6. Meanwhile, Fred fights the influence of the Crown of Akarfen. He worries about Astra.
7. Astra is found by the man whose parts she injured earlier. "You b%&#!" he exclaims, ordering guards to seize her.

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