When is a Kidnapping Not a Kidnapping?

"Kidnapping is a very pejorative word," Arkon-Vaal said. "I gathered a few others, as I said. Peasants, mostly. It was necessary. You will meet them soon."

"And have you been taking good care of them?" Astra asked. "Or have you let your son chain them up naked, as happened with me? Or was that a privilege of my rank?"

Arkon-Vaal sighed. "I'm afraid that what has happened to you is going to make it difficult to persuade you to help me, isn't it?"

"You could start by magicking up some clothes for me - and for Glenda too," Astra said. "Then I might start to feel rather better disposed towards you."

1. "Of course."
2. "I'm afraid that I can't do that." "Can't or won't?" Glenda asked.

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