Fred and Astra Reunited

Fred found it hard to keep track of time, but he guessed that several more days had now passed, with the only break from the monotony being the gnome's occasional visits with soup and the bottle. He slept as much as he could. At least his various pains had now entirely faded away, apart from the stiffness that so long in the one position had caused in his muscles.

The next visit of the gnome was different from the previous ones, however. This time he had Astra with him. "I wanted you both to hear this," he said. "I have completed my analysis of the results of your tests."

1. Astra was still gagged and manacled, and was seated in a chair on wheels that the gnome pushed, since bound as she was she could not walk. Fred assumed that this must mean that the news would be bad.
2. Astra was no longer gagged or bound, though she was still naked. She walked rather stiffly and unsteadily, presumably having - like Fred - spent the last few days bound. Fred assumed that this must mean that the news would be good.
3. Fred could see at a glance that Astra was very different. What had the gnome done to her?

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