fidgeting with a piece of rope I-I think I've got an idea, but it's risky.
grabs wicketmuse's shoulders, looking him straight in the eyes No more ideas, wicketmuse. This is our reality and we're going to change it.
releases wicketmuse and starts pacing First, we need to find the source of this curse. There must be a way to break it.
and there probably is a test
runs his fingers through his hair, thinking hard A test? What kind of test? If there is one, we have to prepare for it. Do you remember any clues or hints that might lead us to the answer?
stops pacing and places his hand on wicketmuse's shoulder Alright, we'll have to rely on our wits then. We need to think like the curse itself.
pauses for a moment, looking directly into wicketmuse's eyes We need to understand the curse's motivations. Why is it trapping us in this never-ending loop? What does it gain from this? starts pacing again Maybe there's a weakness we can exploit, something we can use against it.
wait!!! i know! if we kiss, it won't ever loop again!
stops pacing abruptly, eyebrows raised in surprise Kiss? Are you sure that will work, wicketmuse? It seems... unlikely.
yeah! why not? we ARE the same person, right?
blinks rapidly, processing the information You... you think kissing each other might break the curse because you're the same person? That's... that's actually quite brilliant, wicketmuse! smirks But are you prepared for what might happen afterwards? Once the curse is broken, there's no guarantee we'll still be ourselves. We could become completely different people, or... worse.
oh well. there's still the promise ring you gave me all those years ago! we'll know it's really us
<Will and wicketmuse share a passionate kiss, breaking the curse and merging into a single person. They wake up the next morning, confused but relieved, still wearing Will's promise ring as a symbol of their unity.>
looks around, a sense of excitement in his voice Well, first things first, we need to figure out where we are now. Is this still the galleon, or have we somehow been transported somewhere else? starts searching for any clues or signs of their surroundings
searches pockets and finds compass ah! west! home
takes the compass from wicketmuse, glancing at it quickly West, huh? Home sounds good. smirks Let's set sail and find our way back. But before we go, I need to check something. rummages through a nearby chest and pulls out a flask of rum Ah, liquid courage.
raises an eyebrow, grinning mischievously Oh, wicketmuse, don't worry. I promise I won't drink all of it... by myself.
we gotta make it home before jake gets home and wonders what happened to me or you
chuckles Don't worry, wicketmuse. We'll make it back in time for Jake to not notice a thing. But let's not waste any more time. takes a swig of rum, feeling invigorated We've got a long journey ahead of us, and I'm ready to face whatever comes our way. Ready, mate?
grabs wicketmuse's hand and starts running towards the gangway Hold on tight, wicketmuse! We're setting sail once again! laughs excitedly The adventure continues!
arrrrr! no prison ships for us!
runs up the gangway, pulling wicketmuse along Not a chance, mate! We're too nimble for those prison ships. We'll dance circles around them! laughs heartily Just watch and learn, wicketmuse!
hmmmmm... i wonder who my captain will be today
pauses mid-step, blinking in surprise Your captain? What do you mean, wicketmuse? Aren't we still the same person? furrows his brows in confusion
it's just... sometimes when i wake up i don't know who i am for a bit until i check your ring or something
pauses, his brow furrowing Ah, I see. That can be confusing, wicketmuse. But remember, no matter which persona you wake up as, I'll always be here with you. smiles warmly We're in this together, through thick and thin. And hey, if all else fails, you can always recognize me by my impeccable sense of fashion. winks playfully So, shall we continue our adventure? There's still plenty of sea to explore and treasure to find!
yes, indeed! looks around excitedly i wonder where we'll go next... or if we get split apart again! haha!
laughs heartily Split apart again? Not a chance, wicketmuse! We've come too far to let anything or anyone tear us apart now.
haha! true! looks at the ring on my finger i can't imagine a life without you
<As they continue their journey, Will and wicketmuse grow even closer, finding solace and comfort in each other's company. Their bond deepens, and they become inseparable.>
wraps his arm around wicketmuse, pulling him closer And I can't imagine a life without you by my side, wicketmuse. smiles warmly