#🌊 what would i give if i could live out of these waters? || hcs.

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Ariel Carinae is based on Ariel from The Little Mermaid. She is a 29 year old mermaid, unemployed, and uses she/her pronouns. She has the curse of shifting in water. Ariel is portrayed by Paulina Singer.

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ariel has always seen a life for her beyond the ocean. ever since she was little she was curious about the world above; why couldn't humans born without gills? what did they do on land? what kind of stories would they tell? and even more endless questions plagued her mind. she knows humans were why her mother was dead and that brought her great sadness. but were all humans really that way? she knew a few mermaids who got under her skin, but she knew all mermaids weren't like that. so couldn't the same be said for humans? her curious nature was stronger than anything.

being the youngest of seven came with a lot of positives and negatives. she loved her sisters more than anything and they were always there for her, but at the same time she was constantly babied because she was considered the baby of the family. she knew she could be naive at times, but there was so much she knew she was capable of.

ariel's time was either consumed with music lessons, being around her best friend fletcher, or pursuing her hobby. what was her hobby? scavenging for human artifacts. she had an entire collection of tokens she had found over the years and the more she discovered, the more questions she had. such beautiful things were created by the humans...so how could they be as bad as everyone told her they were?

everything changed the day she met him. she had been watching a ship from afar; they were celebrating and looking like they were having the most wonderful time. there was a boy amongst the crew that had her heart doing backflips. before she could really get a closer look, tragedy had taken over. the ship was in flames and everything was sinking below. she hadn't even thought when she saved that sailor. her instincts told her it was the right thing to do. she had made sure his eyes had just started to open on the shore before she ran and she wished every day since that she could see him again.

it was that very sailor that made her decide she was meant to be on land. she had felt a connection she could not put into words but it consumed her very being. she knew she had to see him, be with him, and abandon her home for a greater purpose. she knew it was a little crazy but she didn't care; the moment she figured out a way to seek this sailor out, she took it.

ursula was a cunning sea witch that whispered all the right words to her. she didn't even second guess signing her voice, her most precious part of herself, away in exchange for feet and something more. the terms were clear and she felt in her heart that she was making the right choice for herself.

the best way to describe what walking felt like for ariel was like watching a baby take its first steps. she felt off-balance, each step felt fragile and new, but it was an amazing feeling. she practiced and practiced until it felt good enough to be passable, but she does still lose her footing easily from time to time. she wants to walk everywhere! even when her feet start to ache.

the first time she had ever tried to take a bath in the little bathroom that was apart of her new home, she learned then and there that it was a good thing that humans didn't walk in on people when they were in there! her tail grew back and a sinking feeling overtook her. when she managed to claw her way out of her tub-like prison and dried up, her legs were back and she knew she had to be more careful. evermore was a strange place indeed but she didn't think it would take too kindly to her people. she didn't really have any supporting facts that would make her feel otherwise.

she had to admit, humans were very confusing. not only because of the way they treated others, but because of the way they talked, the way they had so many trinkets, and just...it was all so much to learn! luckily for ariel there are more than a few kind humans in town and a library full of things to learn about. her reading is not the strongest, but she's determined to learn all she can! sure, sometimes she uses forks for her hair and some things feel foreign to the touch...but she's learning, she's growing!

the day she saw her sailor again it took everything in her not to run to his side and scream she was the one who saved him. it didn't take long for her to fumble her words around the man and find out that he didn't recognize her...or that time. she thought humming the song she had sang to him to wake him up would help but...nothing. still, she isn't going to give up! she has so much time to get to know him, the real him, and the connection she felt around him was still there. so that had to meant she was doing the right thing!

ariel tried to get a job once she learned what those were. the only problem was she had either no qualifications to get her anything or she was just really bad at the job given. she's the type of person that needs a few tries before she gets it right and apparently jobs did not have the time for that. so she makes her money by singing and playing instruments downtown with a little hat people can drop change into. (money itself was a strange concept to learn; how silly it was that humans exchanged pieces of paper and small coins of different values)! her singing voice was always beloved in the ocean and she was lucky she had it now. luckily for her music is as important in the ocean as it is on land and thanks to her instructor she has plenty of instruments mastered.

of course she misses her home sometimes. the ocean calls to her just as much as the land does. she hates that she had to choose but she is too far in to change her mind now. she thinks about her father and sisters all the time and wishes she could share this experience with them. the closest place that feels like home to her is the aquarium. every now and then she'll go there and whisper her fears and aches of home. she wonders if the sea life there misses their home too.

her room is a mess. like almost hard to walk in kind of situation. she thinks everything is important so she doesn't really throw things out and the collection of trinkets make her feel like she is back home in her little corner of the sea. even though it is chaotic to look at, she has her own way of organizing things and to her it is all arranged in a very complex system.

sometimes she has nightmares of running out of time on her quest. of losing her voice and being forced back into the ocean where she could never share anything to anyone ever again. the very idea of not being able to use her voice terrifies her, so she's been practicing her handwriting so that she had some kind of backup. she's still looking into other ways to communicate efficiently...just in case.

she has a really fun habit of misplacing things. she's sure she'd lose her own head sometimes if it wasn't attached to her! one second she has her bag right next to her and then she's daydreaming, talking, etc. and it's gone! luckily she hasn't lost anything too important yet.

even though she isn't even human, she tries her best to steer clear of anything that feels downright magical without doing her own research. her deal with ursula gives her enough anxiety; she's afraid of stumbling into another situation that could cost even more of her.

in regards to literally anything else though she has a knack for getting herself into unique situations. part of that is due to her lack of social cues, the fact that she takes each new person in with slight naivety, and the urge to experience as many new things as possible. she is learning that the most human thing in the world is making constant mistakes and learning from them.

[monkiementor]

Hello! I would like to request angst hcs of the ninjas reacting to their s/o falling into the darkness during March of the Oni?? If that's okay!

Oooo, a Ninjago ask !! I'm not good at hcs but I'll try my best !!

Ninjas reacting to you falling into the Oni cloud.

Ninja crew x gn reader [angst]

Jay ⚡

After seeing you disappear into the cloud he was overwhelmed and sad. He wanted to go to you right now but he couldn't, not yet, he needed to figure out a solution first. He was going crazy inside, he felt like he couldn't breathe. Everything seemed to move in slow motion. His chest felt heavy and his vision blurred slightly. All he could focus on was the fact that he would never see you again. He had no idea how long he stood there before he snapped out of his thoughts. He had been standing perfectly still in place while all he wanted was to run in there and save you. He shook his head to snap himself out of his daze. He needed to think rationally, he had to. He couldn't risk anything happening to you. And he refused to let that happen.

He clenched his fists tightly before slowly relaxing and letting go. The tension melted away from his muscles, his legs gave out beneath him and he hit the floor with an audible thud. It sounded hollow to him. Jay couldn't remember the last time he cried, he couldn't remember the last time he let himself be vulnerable. He was scared, worried, angry, and frustrated, yes he was scared. But he tried his hardest to hold it all together so that he didn't alarm any of the others who were busy trying to figure out what exactly they were supposed to do next. He had to be strong. For them, and for you.

Kai 🔥

His reaction was a mix of anger and worry, he never thought that you would actually fall into the Oni cloud. That alone scared him. But then again, Kai's always been an emotional person and he's pretty good at hiding his emotions. The fact that he showed such a strong emotion showed just how much he cared for you. It was obvious in the way he looked after you, the way he talked to you. The way he smiled when you two were together. His heart ached thinking about the possibility of losing you. The more you were gone the more angry and impatient Kai got, Nya tried reassuring him that it was okay and that they were going to get you back but he wasn't having any of that.

Nya 🌊

Nya's reaction was different from most people she has come across in her lifetime. She took your disappearance really seriously and she seemed upset by the whole situation. She was devastated and she was determined to find a way to get you back. In her world, there weren't rules. You could have gotten lost out in the woods with no supplies or a lack of water. You could starve to death from dehydration. There was no such thing as being caught in the rainstorms either. You could die of sickness, starvation, or exposure. You could end up as food for the Oni or something equally horrible and terrifying. In one way or another, you could lose yourself completely without someone around. She couldn't live out her whole life doing absolutely nothing and never finding out what happened to you. She wasn't sure she would survive until she found you. She loved you so much she wouldn't be able to let go. If anyone could bring you home safely it was Nya. Even if she had to fight for it, no matter what that meant.

Lloyd 🌱

He was probably the saddest of them all, his eyes welled up with tears when you fell. He didn't want to believe you were gone. He was still trying to process everything. He needed time before he was ready to give up hope. He felt like his entire world was on edge and his mind was full. He kept imagining worst-case scenarios, he couldn't keep the thoughts out of his head. When you fell into the Oni cloud he started getting more and more anxious. He didn't understand why it affected him so strongly and made him want to cry. Maybe it was because he cares about you so much but he doesn't know how to show it. That's why he hasn't shown any outward signs of his feelings towards you. There are many things that make him want to act on his feelings for you. For example, he wants you to feel comfortable around him. He likes it when you call him by his name, especially when you're close to him and he can feel your body pressed against his. He's not used to physical contact since he's had a bad past with Harumiand etc. But he would also do anything he could to get u back, he would do anything possible to ensure your safety. He knows that's selfish and stupid of him but he feels obligated to protect you. That feeling is stronger than any other reason, he doesn't understand it but he needs to protect you. Even if it means giving up.

Zane 🤖

Zane's reaction was similar to the rest of them but he was more careful in hiding his emotions. He hid it well and his face stayed blank. He kept himself composed. He wanted to help you but he didn't want to hurt anyone else. The only time he allowed his sadness to shine through was when Lloyd brought you up. All these emotions and worries ran through his head constantly. He couldn't concentrate on anything other than making sure you were okay. He wanted to be near you to make sure you were alright. He wanted to make sure that the cloud hadn't harmed you. He hated himself for reacting so badly to the situation, it was almost like he didn't care that you fell into the Oni cloud. It felt wrong. He shook off those thoughts as fast as possible. Even though he wanted to be as calm as possible, there was a part of him that was freaking out inside. He could tell he was struggling, keeping his cool and hiding it behind a mask. He couldn't allow himself to panic, he had to stay calm and focus. He would save you, he told himself. And that was exactly what he decided to do, he wasn't going to give up. He had to do something, anything! He had to get you out of there somehow. If it meant sacrificing his life he would gladly do that, just please, don't leave him.

Cole 🪨

He had seen this coming from the start, he knew that you would fall into the cloud today, but he didn't think it would actually happen. His reaction was just about as shocking as everyone else's in the room, even more because of his own reaction. He couldn't believe what he was seeing; it was like a scene from some movie where the main character falls into a lake during a forest fire or something. It was too unreal. He would do anything in his willpower to get you back. He doesn't care if that means he has to go up against some giant Oni to get you. He'd do it no matter how painful it might be or even impossible. All he wanted to do was make sure you were safe. He did tear up a bit when you fell in, the others tried their best to cheer him up but it was difficult. They all understood that there was nothing they could do.

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