The witch smiled and moved forward, her glassy eyes meeting Ainslie's. "Of course, well, I suppose that is a possibility..." she said, shaking her head. Suddenly, from within the water, something began to glow, moving upwards to the woman's hand. Holding it out, it was a contract that read:
From sun down to seven days forward
A new life is yours to take
You can make it what you choose
Just be sure the rules not to break
Blinded by love, and quiet to your true life
A kiss of true love will seal your fate
Beware not to falter, lest ye tempt eternal strife
A slave to the waters below
"There, see? Easy and clean. Simply sign below, and you'll be on your way." The woman smiled, her eyes scanning Ainslie's face. Surely she would take the bait. Surely she would sign. It was an opportunity that she couldn't pass up, and it wouldn't come again. "Certainly you know, that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'll be dropping you into the lap of the man you love....you have time to think, but not much."
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