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Fred stared at the young woman, shocked to the core. He couldn't believe it: a beautiful djinn who would grant him any wish he wanted. Fred, however, still knew that Astra was a person, and a princess. She shouldn't be forced into something she didn't want.
Concerned, Fred asked, "Astra, is there a way to turn you back into a human?"
Astra, sadder than ever, replied "No, Master. Once a person has been turned into a djinn, the effects are irreversible. I am to be a djinn for the rest of eternity." After a brief moment of silence, Astra gave a sad smile and added, "But at least you're my Master. And, now that I think about it, Inow no longer worry of the issues of mankind."
"What do you mean?" asked Fred.
"Now that I am but a mere djinn to be commanded, I no longer have to trouble myself with the burden of being a princess. I will serve you till the day my life comes to an end!"
Fred, startled by this revelation, asked, "Astra, could you go back into the lamp for a while?"
Astra gave a small bow and replied "Your wish is my command, Master!" as she disappeared into a blue smoke that was sucked back into the lamp. Fred clutched the lamp in his hands as he sat down to decide what to do next.
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