h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I'm motionless in a cage.
I made it myself, just like Marley made his chains.
Last night the door slammed shut behind me, but I'm not afraid.
The bars are fire, but they don't burn me when I touch them.
The floor moves under my feet but I don't fall.
I turn and see the door is not locked, but I don't want to escape.
I watch...
Will the padlock be snapped shut with silken fingers, or will my cage be gently dismantled around me?
I can only wait...

That's very poetic, hon...

It's beautiful, like the mermaid song.
Mina, you make a worthy mermaid.

Thanks to you both, I was in a funny mood all day.

I think I've got the wrong shape bottom half to be a mermaid.

Well, it's amazing what they can do these days. You can probably get it done on the NHS.

I meant a spiritual mermaid, you captivate men with your words, like the mermaid does with her voice.

Then thank you. I am very flattered. It's unlike me to write like that. But sometimes I just can't help it.

You should let it flow, when it overtakes you like that, it is your heart talking...
Are you in love?

Only by accident.

**rattles chains**
You mentioned my name?

Chains?
*faints*