James let out a sigh as he relaxed his tensed muscles. Lately his life has been a complete rollercoster and emotional drain of his complete helpessness. Hopefully this witch would let him tell her his story so she would hopefully let him go. ''So what do you have to say for yourself young man.'' Charlie asked as she turned to James. Then he started telling the downward spiral he's undergone these last days. James feels relieved that Charlie seems to be listening.
''That's quite the unfortunate chain of events. I'd have let you go but unfortunately, witch's law states that slaves like you cannot be released other than letting them go back to their previous owner, your previous owner is now also my property because of witch's law and witch's law states that property gained through another witch breaking our laws cannot be released. So i cannot legally let you go im afraid.'' She explains. James looks pleadingly at charlie. Charlie looks thoughtful. Then she smiled.
''If you're going to be my slave for as long as I live then i need to find a use for you. Luckily for you I don't need a slave to tend to my every need, i can easily turn Elspeth into a loyal servant thanks to witch's law but there's something else i'd need which only humans can become.'' Charlie said which got James nervous. ''W-what is it that you need?'' James asked, worried he might be made into a frog.
''I need...