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estoria2015-09-07 10:50 pm
mermaiding) wrote in estoria2015-09-07 10:50 pm
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I'll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
Who: mermaiding & you!
When: 2/24ish?, ICly
Where: Wherever there's still deep flooding
What: Oona struck a deal with Maris and got her scale back, meaning she can turn back into her mermaid form. She's finally taking it out for a spin.
Rating/Warning: Vaguely NSFW, because mermaids do not wear clothes.
[She hadn't expected it to go easily. The process of removing her tail had been painful and clumsy to begin with-- she had never used that magic before, and she had never had to replace said tail either. She knew, in theory, hwo to, but it had taken her a few times to finally get the magic right.
The process had been just as painful-- was it always going to be painful, or was she just inexperienced, doing something wrong? Every movement ached as her muscles got used to the familiar movements of swimming again.. or maybe it had something to do with this crash of energy? Who knew.
She did feel tired, but that wasn't important right now. She decided against going her full form (there was no need for someone to actually mistake her for a monster and try to kill her right off the bat), but the more familiar half-form that most people associated with mermaids was fine enough.
It felt like flying, twisting through the waters, her gills burning with unfamiliar use. It had taken more time than she'd like to admit to get used to using them and she'd spent far too long accidentally trying to use her lungs and choking herself. But now that she was getting used to it, she wasn't sure she'd ever actually leave...]
[Option A]
[She'd never get truly tired of swimming around, but the space isn't that large, so it isn't long before she gets bored--and that's when she takes to terrorizing poor passer-bys. She waits until someone's standing near the edge of the water and slowly surfaces, watching to make sure their attention isn't on the water itself and...
GRABS THEIR ANKLE.
And immediately bursts out laughing at their reaction. Maybe it's you she grabbed? Maybe a random NPC whose panicked screams make you feel like jumping in to help out or investigate? Either way, Oona's clearly having a grand ol' time.]
[Option B
[There's definitely something moving in the water. You might see a flash of golden hair, or light reflecting off blue scales. Maybe you see a light, glowing faintly deep below...
Either way, it entices you to look closer. If you kneel on the ledge and lean over the water to try and get a closer look, you're in for quite the surprise. Oona's stirred up the debris and dirt below to mask her ascent to the surface; male or female or anything inbetween, it doesn't matter; lean in close enough and you'll suddenly find a pretty mermaid breaking the surface to press a kiss to your mouth.
It's a quick one and she swims away a bit right after with a bright laugh and a grin]
[Option C]
[Okay, so maybe the drain on her energy was more than she was anticipating. She pulls herself up out of the water, only barely managing to get herself on land before she curls up on her side and promptly goes to sleep. Her tail dips into the water, occasionally swaying absently and causing ripples in the water.
She may even start snoring softly, but either way it's probably not a good idea for her to just remain there hanging out, right?]
[Option D]
[WILD CARD. Got another prompt you wanna try out? Maybe Oona manipulated the water to splash a nice wave at your character? Maybe you dropped something in the water for Oona to discover?
Go crazy it's all yours'!]
mermaiding & you!When: 2/24ish?, ICly
Where: Wherever there's still deep flooding
What: Oona struck a deal with Maris and got her scale back, meaning she can turn back into her mermaid form. She's finally taking it out for a spin.
Rating/Warning: Vaguely NSFW, because mermaids do not wear clothes.
[She hadn't expected it to go easily. The process of removing her tail had been painful and clumsy to begin with-- she had never used that magic before, and she had never had to replace said tail either. She knew, in theory, hwo to, but it had taken her a few times to finally get the magic right.
The process had been just as painful-- was it always going to be painful, or was she just inexperienced, doing something wrong? Every movement ached as her muscles got used to the familiar movements of swimming again.. or maybe it had something to do with this crash of energy? Who knew.
She did feel tired, but that wasn't important right now. She decided against going her full form (there was no need for someone to actually mistake her for a monster and try to kill her right off the bat), but the more familiar half-form that most people associated with mermaids was fine enough.
It felt like flying, twisting through the waters, her gills burning with unfamiliar use. It had taken more time than she'd like to admit to get used to using them and she'd spent far too long accidentally trying to use her lungs and choking herself. But now that she was getting used to it, she wasn't sure she'd ever actually leave...]
[Option A]
[She'd never get truly tired of swimming around, but the space isn't that large, so it isn't long before she gets bored--and that's when she takes to terrorizing poor passer-bys. She waits until someone's standing near the edge of the water and slowly surfaces, watching to make sure their attention isn't on the water itself and...
GRABS THEIR ANKLE.
And immediately bursts out laughing at their reaction. Maybe it's you she grabbed? Maybe a random NPC whose panicked screams make you feel like jumping in to help out or investigate? Either way, Oona's clearly having a grand ol' time.]
[Option B
[There's definitely something moving in the water. You might see a flash of golden hair, or light reflecting off blue scales. Maybe you see a light, glowing faintly deep below...
Either way, it entices you to look closer. If you kneel on the ledge and lean over the water to try and get a closer look, you're in for quite the surprise. Oona's stirred up the debris and dirt below to mask her ascent to the surface; male or female or anything inbetween, it doesn't matter; lean in close enough and you'll suddenly find a pretty mermaid breaking the surface to press a kiss to your mouth.
It's a quick one and she swims away a bit right after with a bright laugh and a grin]
[Option C]
[Okay, so maybe the drain on her energy was more than she was anticipating. She pulls herself up out of the water, only barely managing to get herself on land before she curls up on her side and promptly goes to sleep. Her tail dips into the water, occasionally swaying absently and causing ripples in the water.
She may even start snoring softly, but either way it's probably not a good idea for her to just remain there hanging out, right?]
[Option D]
[WILD CARD. Got another prompt you wanna try out? Maybe Oona manipulated the water to splash a nice wave at your character? Maybe you dropped something in the water for Oona to discover?
Go crazy it's all yours'!]
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...But why? That is not how humans do things, normally, yes? Must receive something to gain something?
no subject
Sometimes, helping someone else can be its own reward.
no subject
...Are you sure you are human? You are so strange, and you are very different from most humans I have met.
no subject
I am very sure, Oona-san. There are many different kinds of humans who all have different ways of thinking! But I know for sure that there are those who love to help others, like I do!
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[Oona huffs lightly.] Humans are selfish and cruel. [A pause and she adds, a tad reluctant] But, there are some weird ones, like you, suppose. In fact, there seems to be high number in this city. Wonder if it is on purpose that people like you are chosen more often over people who are not.
[Well, at least from what Oona's gathered, which granted isn't a huge sample size or anything.]
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Ah... Perhaps. Or... perhaps that only reflects your own experiences. I am sorry that bad human beings have been the majority for you, Oona-san.
But, maybe you are onto something. There are so many kind people in this city! Perhaps there is a purpose. Maybe, it will be kindness that will save us all in the end!
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The power of love and friendship and things like that? Like on cartoons on tv. Do you truly believe such things will change the world-- this world?
[She's curious even though she has an idea of how he'll respond] Do you not think that, eh... Naive?
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In some ways, it might be naive to believe that. But I know that it is possible, even outside of those cartoons! Because I have known a fellow youth... Naruto-kun!! He has come so far and done so much. He has overcome so many enemies who were believed to be unbeatable. And he saved our world!
Because of that, Oona-san... I cannot let go of this belief that is stirred in my heart of youth. [He presses a hand over his chest.] I will hold onto my optimism just like Naruto-kun. I know that this world can be changed for the better too!!
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On the other hand, the bitter cynic in her tells her that attitude will break, eventually. It always did, after all. (A part of her also wants to cruelly ask, if he saved their world, then how come it's supposed destroyed now? But Oona will not be that cruel this time. She's too tired to be cruel.)]
...Admirable, suppose. Truly, I hope you do not lose that optimism. There is... Eh, there is too little of it. Someone must be smiling even when it is rough, suppose you could be one to do it, if you feel so strongly about it.
But, that is big strain too, you know? You must not break under that pressure, no matter how hard it pushes on you to stop smiling. [She's not sure what she said makes a lot of sense, but hopefully he understands her meaning.]
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Thank you Oona-san. Your words are very kind.
You are correct that it is a big strain. But... That makes me enjoy this even more. After all, there is nothing I love more than a great challenge that I can endeavor against! I believe that my smile has the guts to endure, and I know that it will!
So please, Oona-san, do not worry for my smile's sake!