Mermaid AU PSL w/ Mint
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curuiosity[Under the sea, not too far from an island kingdom populated by humans, was an underwater kingdom populated by mermaids. This kingdom was beautiful and peaceful and led by level headed king. The most important law of the kingdom was not to interact with humans. After a history of war between the two kingdoms long ago, the former king set this rule in place, and created a barrier to keep humans from seeing the underwater kingdom. And over time the mermaids were sure humans had forgotten it even existed. Even though the feuding has stopped, mermaids still are uneasy about anything related to humans.
Well, most mermaids were anyway. There is one mermaid who seems more fascinated by them than anything. Rui, with his purple and blue hair and matching tail, would often swim along the bottom of the sea, looking for human things to bring back to his home on the outskirts of the kingdom. His weird taste in human things is not his only interest, however, as he's also incredibly skilled with magic! Of the few mermaids who don't outright avoid him, most believe he's going to be the next court witch. It's something he's been preparing for for a long time. He didn't really have any other interests beyond magic and humans, and he knows he can't make a career out of humans. But he still has time before he needs to commit to such a role, and move to the castle, where his human hobby was unlikely to be tolerated. And he will spend as much of that time adding to his collection as he can.
Today is a special day for Rui. It's his 18th birthday! Which means he's finally allowed to swim to the surface. He won't be able to go close to shore, which is a bit of a disappointment, but he's still excited. After celebrating his birthday with his parents and Nene, his only friend, he swims off on his own to a point beyond the barrier, and then up to the surface.
Even at night, the surface is amazing! His first breath of air is sharp and cold. He is bobbing up and down in the water, just looking at the stars and moon. He knows what those were from his parents, who make the occasional trip to the surface. As he takes time to observe the water vanishing into the horizon, he sees something in the distance. A ship! He hesitates. He knows he should swim away. But...This is his chance to see humans up close. No one would even have to know. He won't get too close, and he can just hide under the surface of the water if someone comes near.
Having talked himself into it, he swims closer. Close enough to hear the humans talking, voices not warbled by water. How interesting! He can't help it, he swims even closer. Closer and closer until he can see through the railing. Something is happening with the humans, clearly. Most of them are sitting and staring at the humans on a raised platform. Rui watches them too. Its fascinating to him, the way they move and talk. Especially the blonde one, every motion seems practiced, and yet full of energy. It takes awhile of watching to realize that the humans on the platform were telling a story. One that Rui will remember for the rest of his life, he's sure.
Even after the story ends, he continues to try and watch the blonde human especially. Occassionally swimming to different angles to get a better view of what he was doing.]
Well, most mermaids were anyway. There is one mermaid who seems more fascinated by them than anything. Rui, with his purple and blue hair and matching tail, would often swim along the bottom of the sea, looking for human things to bring back to his home on the outskirts of the kingdom. His weird taste in human things is not his only interest, however, as he's also incredibly skilled with magic! Of the few mermaids who don't outright avoid him, most believe he's going to be the next court witch. It's something he's been preparing for for a long time. He didn't really have any other interests beyond magic and humans, and he knows he can't make a career out of humans. But he still has time before he needs to commit to such a role, and move to the castle, where his human hobby was unlikely to be tolerated. And he will spend as much of that time adding to his collection as he can.
Today is a special day for Rui. It's his 18th birthday! Which means he's finally allowed to swim to the surface. He won't be able to go close to shore, which is a bit of a disappointment, but he's still excited. After celebrating his birthday with his parents and Nene, his only friend, he swims off on his own to a point beyond the barrier, and then up to the surface.
Even at night, the surface is amazing! His first breath of air is sharp and cold. He is bobbing up and down in the water, just looking at the stars and moon. He knows what those were from his parents, who make the occasional trip to the surface. As he takes time to observe the water vanishing into the horizon, he sees something in the distance. A ship! He hesitates. He knows he should swim away. But...This is his chance to see humans up close. No one would even have to know. He won't get too close, and he can just hide under the surface of the water if someone comes near.
Having talked himself into it, he swims closer. Close enough to hear the humans talking, voices not warbled by water. How interesting! He can't help it, he swims even closer. Closer and closer until he can see through the railing. Something is happening with the humans, clearly. Most of them are sitting and staring at the humans on a raised platform. Rui watches them too. Its fascinating to him, the way they move and talk. Especially the blonde one, every motion seems practiced, and yet full of energy. It takes awhile of watching to realize that the humans on the platform were telling a story. One that Rui will remember for the rest of his life, he's sure.
Even after the story ends, he continues to try and watch the blonde human especially. Occassionally swimming to different angles to get a better view of what he was doing.]
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Date: 2024-04-29 11:07 pm (UTC)[Tsukasa is unfortunate enough that he walks into a bush.]
OW-- I...DID YOU JUST SAY PEARLS?!
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Date: 2024-04-29 11:11 pm (UTC)[Rui waits until he sees that Tsukasa is okay before responding.]
...Yes? I have a bag of them with me, one second...
[Rui pulls out a smaller, woven bag from the bag he's been carrying, and opens it to show Tsukasa a few dozen shiny pearls.]
So I can probably buy some thing to add to my collection with this, I'm sure. Although I should probably save some to pay for a place to stay the night...
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Date: 2024-04-29 11:18 pm (UTC)[After brushing the twigs out of his hair and dusting off his clothes, Tsukasa leans in to see for himself. The dubious frown slowly descends into something much more exasperated.]
You're serious. [They're nice pearls, but...] I have a better idea! You can stay on the ship for free.
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Date: 2024-04-29 11:21 pm (UTC)Are you certain that would be alright? I wouldn't want you to get in trouble.
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Date: 2024-04-29 11:35 pm (UTC)[Emu would certainly be interested in meeting Rui and scold Tsukasa if she found out, but that's why he'd sneak Rui on!]
As a future star, I'm very good at blending in when I need to! [He's not.] But in the meantime, we could still check out the market...don't worry about using your pearls, it's better if you hold onto them.
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Date: 2024-04-30 12:07 am (UTC)[He chuckles.]
I would like to check out the market. But are you certain? I don't want to take advantage of your kindness.
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Date: 2024-04-30 07:08 am (UTC)[He beams, proud of his amazing idea.]
Fear not, I wanted to stop by there too and look at some stuff! [Mainly he wants to see Rui's reaction to everything.] Shall we go, Rui?
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Date: 2024-05-01 06:39 pm (UTC)[Rui chuckles and nods.]
Then I'll let you lead the way. I'm quite curious as to what all is there~
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Date: 2024-05-02 10:41 am (UTC)[He manages to recover his confidence. This idea is definitely going to work! Nothing can go wrong!]
Mn. Today I am your tour guide! I think there are a few places you'll like.
[He stops at the main road that leads to the market, gesturing in a grand motion at all of the colorful stalls. The market is filled with people, both local and travelers like Tsukasa, browsing the colorful treasures that glitter in the sun, or trying to figure out what kind of food to get.]
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Date: 2024-05-04 10:07 pm (UTC)[Rui gasps at the view of the market. There's markets underwater, of course, but these are sure to have human things being sold! Rui makes his way closer, staring in awe at some of the baubles and trinkets he finds. He doesn't know what anything is, and he doesn't want to ask. So he just examines anything that catches his eye.]
This truly is a wonderful market~
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Date: 2024-05-05 12:50 am (UTC)[Tsukasa said that without thinking. He honestly isn't sure what Rui would enjoy yet. He likes the play Tsukasa starred in, so maybe a bookshop? Or perhaps something more extravagant?]
Would you like to help me pick out some cloth for the next play's costumes? That's part of the errands I was tasked with today.
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Date: 2024-06-13 01:57 pm (UTC)[Rui has encountered a lot of surprises today, and its been a much better day than he thought it would be.]
I can't say I'm well versed on the subject of costumes, but I will do my best to help.
[Rui looks around the marketplace, before pointing to a stall that looks to have some folded up fabrics of all sorts of colors.]
Should we start over there?