Captain Hook

Adalind appears in a port town where the Jolly Roger is undergoing repairs. She's looking for a ship to leave the kingdom, as her magic has attracted the attention of the royal guards. She finds Hook in a tavern. Instead of begging, she offers him a deal: she'll pay him in gold if he takes her on board.

Hook, seeing before him not just a woman but the embodiment of danger and beauty, tries to ridicule her or drive her away. But Adalind, demonstrating a drop of her power, freezes the rum in his mug, forcing him to reconsider. Hook reluctantly agrees, but sets a condition: "On my ship, you obey me. No magic without my knowledge."
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The first days of the voyage are a battle of wills. Adalind explores shipboard life, while Hook tries to figure out what she's up to. He constantly expects a trick (betrayal, a stab in the back) from her. Adalind, on the contrary, enjoys the freedom and the company of "ordinary" (by her standards) people.

At night, on deck, Adalind gazes at the stars. Hook comes up behind her to check if she's casting a spell. She asks him why he's so afraid of magic. He's evasive, but she senses his pain. She says, "I don't read minds, Captain. I read the scars on the soul. Yours scream louder than the storm."

Hook is intrigued. He begins to see her as more than just a "witch" but a person. His sarcasm toward her becomes softer, almost flirtatious.

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They begin plundering ships. Adalind refuses to simply sit in her cabin. She participates in boarding actions, using magic to intimidate her enemies. Hook's crew is initially horrified, but eventually embraces her as a talisman.

During one of the battles, Hook finds himself in a dangerous situation. Adalind, breaking her promise not to use magic without permission, saves him by incinerating the enemy. Hook is furious with her for disobeying him, but deep down he knows he owes her his life.

That evening, he approaches her on the deck. He's about to scream, but when he realizes how close he is, he becomes flustered. Without saying anything, he abruptly turns and leaves.