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"On the table," orders Aristede. Quentin lies back, and stares up nervously at the sharp blade above him. Aristede binds Quentin's hands to the table, too. It's wise for you to cooperate, says Aristede--if you hadn't, the Dancing Girl would have finished you. What difference does it make? asks Quentin, you're going to kill me anyway. I never said that, says Aristede--I want you to live. "Then don't do this to me!" cries Quentin. I'm afraid the decision isn't mine, says Aristede. Whose is it? asks Q--if it's the hand, maybe I can help you get it. Aristede apologizes--the plan has been set in motion and we must follow through to the end.Tell me the plan, demands Quentin. Aristede explains, your life now depends on someone else, and if that someone loves you, you'll live--if not...well. . .[/spoiler]