Francis looked at the two girls, then at the Pam. He stepped before them and pulled the gem out of his pocket, then held it before the girls. "Pam," he said, "Tell them to remain deeply asleep, but to open their eyes and focus on the gem before then."
She smiled at him. "Yes, master." Then she turned to the girls. "Charlotte, Rebecca. When I count to three, you will open you eyes. You will still be deeply asleep, but you will look at the gemstone in front of you. One--two--three."
Both girls' eyes opened, and they focussed on the gemstone. Their eyes became glassy as they fell under the gem's influence.
Francis addressed them. "You are my slaves--willing slaves. You will follow my every command. When we are alone or with other slaves you will call me "Master." When you are with others, you will not reveal your enslavement to me, but you will still do as I say. You are willing slaves, and are happy to obey my orders. You can still think for yourselves, but you serve me. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Master," they said in unison.
Francis took in all three of his slaves. "Now, we will..."
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