Astra thought for a long, long time, contemplating what life would be like
without arms. Having to lap up her food and drink from bowls, unable to
dress or bathe herself, requiring help whenever she needed to urinate or
defaecate.
Eventually, head bowed, she said: "Very well - but only if you restore Fred to his old self as well." "Agreed. Now swear your loyalty. Say after me: 'By my honour as a Princess of Aqualaria and by the Goddess whom I worship, I swear my loyalty to Doctor Vincent until the death of one or other of us shall break the bond. I shall serve and obey him in all things.'" Feeling wretched, Astra repeated the words. When she had finished, Vincent said: "Excellent. Now I have much work to do. Both you and Fred shall sleep until it is completed." He gestured, and Astra immediately lost consciousness. When she came round:
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