*nanika's choice is made, and it's clear there's no changing her mind. he must be crazy for entertaining the request at all, but after all she's done for him... doesn't he owe her this? perhaps there's more to the power she used to save his life the other day. perhaps it's time for him to pay the price.*

...okay.

*hands shaking, he dutifully begins to remove his clothes, tugging off his jacket before slowly lifting his shirt over his head. taking deep breaths to stave off the panic like he'd always been taught, he stares down at his naked torso and imagines all the organs quivering inside, tucked safely behind skin and bone -- but not for long. gulping, he glances up at nanika again.*

...will i still get a wish?