"I don't care about that!" He grabbed a nearby platter and threw it in the air, the fruits and cheeses cascading to the floor. "In those moments, I finally saw the truth of what you are, and now you play the poor, innocent victim before me. You can't manipulate me. I am Aladdin, master of all djinn, and the most powerful man in the world!"

The princess fell to her knees and buried her face in her hands. Aladdin approached with a sneer on his face. As she cried, his features briefly softened and he touched the top of her head.

"Please," she begged. "Please tell me what to do....