Wise, Maybe, But Not a Born Negotiator

However once they got a chance to look at the newcomer, he did not appear to be very threatening. He was an old, grey-haired, distinguished-looking man, wearing robes of an unusual style. "Thank goodness I've found you," he said. "My name is Hedin. You must come with me at once. My master needs to talk to you."

Astra bristled. "Why should we do as you say?" she asked. "Because my master commands it." "You will have to do better than that. What is the name of your master?" "I may not say," Hedin replied, looking uncomfortable. "But I can tell you that you are needed for a vitally important task that he will tell you about."

1. Hedin manages to persuade Fred and Astra to go with him.
2. Hedin fails to persuade Fred and Astra to go with him.
3. Fred and Astra suddenly vanish, snatched to a new part of the dream, leaving Hedin feeling frustrated. So near and yet so far.
4. Suddenly, something bursts into the jungle.

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