A Shock for Astra
The Never Ending Quest - Episode 97333
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Astra contemplated her plan for delaying the marriage as she dug into the massive plate of food Fred which had prepared for her. Though the food was very good, and though she had felt extremely hungry earlier, [94902] having to eat breakfast naked while at least a hundred people were staring at her was doing nothing for her appetite. The sheer amount on her plate was rather off-putting too. Even for dinner, she had never eaten so much. However, afraid that leaving anything might viewed with disfavour, she stoically ploughed through it.
"I'm glad to see that you're enjoying your meal," Fred said. "A full stomach means a contented person, and I want you to be contented." "Er, thank you." "I've come to a decision," he went on. To Astra's surprise he stood up and banged on the table with a heavy tankard to get eveyone's attention. "My people and my friends," he said in a loud voice, "I have decided that there is no time like the present. As soon as breakfast has finished, Astra and I shall plight our troth. So please remain in your seats after the meal." Astra almost choked on her current mouthful. Forcing it down, she attempted to protest. "But..." She got no further before Fred cut in. "You want to point out that you are not suitably dressed...
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