Sea Witch/Hook Game

[oceansoftime]

*So, here we are, stuck in a cell on a boat. Homura is pacing, trying (and failing) to keep a cool head as she ponders the options with which they've been presented.*

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[oceansoftime]

*Stops, sighs*

. . . I can't think of anything. In a situation like this, you'd think all sorts of things would occur to me, but . . .

[becoming_hope]

But that's just the problem. There are no limits, no hints...

[oceansoftime]

Right. We can infer that it would have to be something that would be a major sacrifice--otherwise it wouldn't be worth a life. Not to mention the fact that we're competing against other offerings.

[becoming_hope]

I wonder how many people are here...

[maybe that was a bad thing to wonder about]

[oceansoftime]

. . . Don't think about them, Madoka. I know it sounds cold, but there's nothing we can do for them right now.

[becoming_hope]

[nods slowly] I can't shut it off, but I can focus on making sure we don't... We don't...

[oceansoftime]

*Taking her hand again!!* I still think that offering them our service is the most likely option. I don't have anything material that they'd accept, or that I'd be willing to give.

[becoming_hope]

[nods] So now, we think of what kind of service?

[oceansoftime]

*Nods* Maybe we could serve aboard the captain's ship for a time . . .

[becoming_hope]

We could!

[oceansoftime]

I'd rather do that than work for a "Sea Witch." So, will that be our offer? "Service aboard your ship for a period of time you deem suitable?"

[becoming_hope]

That should work.

[oceansoftime]

*huuug* I hope it does.

[becoming_hope]

[hitchy breathing, nooot letting go] I h-hope so too.

[oceansoftime]

*Kissing her forehead* It'll be fine, Madoka. Everything will be fine.

[becoming_hope]

No matter what happens, we'll be fine after.