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I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

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I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

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I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

[xndlxsscycle]

I'm doing it. This blog will be the RP blog from now on for the sake of sanity-

Already remade most of it, moving muse pages over, rules, and the such. The big things that make a blog workable. The more optional things might take a few days as me and Raven work through it all.

So, if you were interacting with the old blogs, we're moving over here!

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"Ah, alright then. . ." He felt rather confused by the way that she was trying to wave off what she'd just done. Still, for her to have suddenly taken a picture of him with no warning behind it. He was certain she was planning something, but what? Just what she planning to do here?

Then came the ding to his phone. A message from Void. Oh. Oooooh, of course. That's what happened here. She got a natural picture of him, and fired it at the two people who would never let him live it down.

. . . And there was nothing he could do about it now at this point. Dammit. Still, the fact that they were happy, even just getting a random picture like this. . . Was that all it really took to make them happy anymore these days? He couldn't help the small, melancholic smile as he thought about how these little things seemed to do it now.

"Don't worry about it, sir~" It was rare for her to get like this, truthfully. She wasn't usually this willing to go against her boss, but she really needed this photo. Besides, she figured that it had to have been an incredibly long time since he had one taken. It wasn't as if anyone that didn't need it would ever see it. . .

Other than the fellow gods and goddesses, that is. . . And anyone she commissioned art from. After all, he loves art! Even if he never really seemed to do it around her. But. . . The thing he had for it had to say something, right?

It was too late anyways, it was getting sent to Void and Versaria. There was no saving him now. "I'd love to get one with a smile, though. . ." She muttered under her breath, but already knew fully well that wasn't happening anytime soon.

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"Ohhhhhh. . ." She'd never seen live music before, other than the rare occasion a couple of the gods got together to do it themselves. But actual bands in the human realm? It was something she'd never come across as a possibility before this moment. "I'd never been to a live performance like that before. That sounds pretty cool!" Though, it might not be a good idea with how much anxiety this woman seemed to have about simply existing in a crowd, much less that kind of loud noise.

"Food sounds good, too!" She didn't exactly NEED to eat, but the idea of being able to bring something back for the boss was a great idea in her head. ". . . What's beer?"

. . . Oh sweet summer child-

"--Weeeeeell, I think...please don't quote me on this...my memory isn't the best...but I think all the flyers had band names on them? Surely that means there's going to be some musical performances at some point..." She wasn't sure if she really would enjoy all the noise, but she would give it a shot, especially since she had a new friend by her side.

"Plus, I think they're selling food. We could always go see what they have...there's also beer but..."

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There it is. . . She had been waiting for the question to be asked. After all, she knew this form was far from normal, and the other was certainly not human either. if not for being able to 'sense' these kinds of things, even her looks, and capabilities were far different from what most mortals would be able to do in this day and age.

"Hm. . . How does one put it?" She thought about it for a moment, a quiet hum emitting from the silence she had created. To speak too plainly tended to not go all too well, but to lie would be cruel, as well. "One could consider me someone well in tune with mother nature and life. An eternal being assisting with the flourishing of life of all kinds." That. . . Seemed like the best way to put it.

Up until this point, he hadn't quite caught on that she wasn't a normal person. He was, after all, incredibly naive when it came to interacting with humans and any creature that didn't exist below the surface of the ocean.

But...

He watched her carefully as warmth began to emit from her hands, warming the front of him enough that he felt more comfortable.

A pause.

"...What sort of creature are you?" He asked, not without respect.

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She noticed rather quickly that the other still seemed to be chilled compared to his usual comfort. There were a couple of things she could do to assist him, but she figured the best way would be to just. . .

The goddess moved her hand carefully as if she was cupping something between them. She then, carefully, allowed a light heat to emit from herself. She wasn't nearly as warm as her beloved, or the one of rebirth, but it should add some more warmth into the air for him. She wouldn't want it to get too warm, anyway, else the snow above them would likely start to melt and get on the both of them.

"It would, yes. . . I come to the general area often as a way to relax, so even if you were not able to find your way, I am sure myself or one of my many friends would come across you rather easily."

"...To this place? All right." He made a point of taking a good look around to try and memorize it--he was not great with directions above water, unfortunately, but he would do his best to remember how to navigate back here.

Perhaps he was being too trusting. For all he knew, this person could make an attempt at his life when he was vulnerable. She could be like the people on the whaling ships and his naive nature would have completely missed it.

But...

He didn't think she was.

"I suppose...it will give me more reason to be above...water." He curled in on himself a little, still feeling chilled.

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"Don't worry about it, sir~" It was rare for her to get like this, truthfully. She wasn't usually this willing to go against her boss, but she really needed this photo. Besides, she figured that it had to have been an incredibly long time since he had one taken. It wasn't as if anyone that didn't need it would ever see it. . .

Other than the fellow gods and goddesses, that is. . . And anyone she commissioned art from. After all, he loves art! Even if he never really seemed to do it around her. But. . . The thing he had for it had to say something, right?

It was too late anyways, it was getting sent to Void and Versaria. There was no saving him now. "I'd love to get one with a smile, though. . ." She muttered under her breath, but already knew fully well that wasn't happening anytime soon.

"Sir?" The goddess chimed, looking at the other with her phone in her hand. She waited until the other looked up to take a picture, immediately content with the result she got. "Thank you~" She needed a photo for the artwork she was gonna start getting commissioned of her boss, and she knew he wouldn't normally give such a. . . photogenic image if she dared to ask first.

She was already saving it in multiple places, giddy and excited that she managed to get a good image of him! Maybe she should send it to Void?

"Hmm??" Looking up from what he was doing at that moment, he found himself blinking in confusion at the sound of the camera snapping. Then came the realization that Leris had taken a picture of him, and then the panic because she didn't ask him first before taking it. What in the world did she need the picture for? Why did she take the picture in the first place?? What did she plan to do with it now that she had it??

"A-Ah, L-Leris, dear. What are you going to, uhm. . . Do with that picture you just took?"

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"It's alright, really!" The girl chimed, mostly unfazed by the way the other was acting, "I have some friends that have pretty similar issues with crowds, so I've learned how to try and keep them as comfortable as possible when we're out in places like this." While she didn't recall where some of the methods she used came from, she figured it was all from a similar source like this one. Her boss, her fellow assistant, and others are all like this at times, especially in places they aren't used to. They tend to stick to their solitary lifestyles, after all.

She was one of the few that come out to the real world like this anymore.

A light gasp of excitement emitted from her. "You think there's more to see than just this? Really?" She knew it was a whole, large event, but she didn't really know where to go to find the activities. If anything, Leris had spent a good amount of time just watching the goings in the street, content with just that as the main event.

"Y-Yes...this is much better...thank you." Her new friend's words had indeed instilled some calm in her, but she had remained gripping onto her arm up until that very moment when they entered a more open space.

"...Oh goodness...I forgot how much I hate crowds..." She took her glasses off a moment to wipe some sweat off her brow without dirtying them. Her social anxiety really got to her in moments like this-- "Really, I can't thank you enough. I'm sure that I'm being annoying, but you've been really kind to me about all of this..."

She was sure she would have a brief meltdown when she got home from all of the nerves itching under her skin, but for now--

She gave a brief smile. "I wonder what else there is to see here."

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"Ah, no, I don't think it will work here. Don't worry though, I come from a family that has plenty of money, so I don't mind spending a bit to help you out. As for actually checking the horse in, well. . . It would largely depend on what this stable considers to be standard for first timers versus regulars. And regrettably. . ." Michael let a sigh, as he was already turning his head towards the main desk area of the stabling grounds. He'd noticed the way that the clerk was watching them over the magazine they were reading. They could tell they'd never been here before, yet they'd simply went right by them without a second word.

"We're not regulars, which means that we'll likely have to provide some sort of identification and fill out paperwork and more. Is that something you think you're able to do, or are you something of a Jane Doe around here?" He knew the terminology might be a little strange. Most didn't even know what it meant to be referred to was a John or Jane Doe, let alone the troubles it could actually cause a person in the long run. After all, no identification, no way to fill out paperwork. It made a lot of things, like finding jobs, housing, or aide difficult to accomplish.

Once they reached the stable, Femke let out a sigh of relief. Lola lifted her head to sniff at the air, curious about the other horses, but followed along with Femke obediently as tied her to a pole for the time being.

"I need to get her some water." She explained, more concerned about that then getting her checked into the stable. She was beginning to worry about the money aspect of this--just because she was a Princess and had a lot of things handed to her over the course of her life didn't mean she was entirely oblivious to the struggles of the common folk--but her horse's health was going to be her first priority.

She retrieved a bucket and a hose, finding that thankfully the water coming from the hose was suitably cold. She filled up the bucket about half way and then set it down in front of Lola, who immediately ducked her head and began drinking from it.

While she drank, Femke trailed her fingers along her mane. "How does the check in process work? I've...never done it before." She admitted. "And....admittedly, I don't think the currency I have works here." She dug out some coins and they--

Definitely looked incredibly foreign and to be made of some sort of nickel.

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"Of course." She responded, not thinking too much on the response itself. The goddess knew if fate was destined for them to meet again, they shall. And now that she had a general idea of his aura, she would be able to at least attempt to pinpoint his aura just to find him and spend some time with him. She always enjoyed a good time out, it gave something new to talk about with those she was closest to.

The idea of new beings to be seen, not yet known of. . . It was always a grand thing, to her. Yet another of what she considered to be her children. "I am certain we shall meet again. If you ever find yourself questioning, or in thought, however. . . Feel free to return here. I come here fairly often."

That...was certainly something he had never considered. That maybe--just maybe--part of his reason for existence was to teach and help others--including humanity--to love and protect the Ocean just as much as he did. It had never even occurred to him.

Was that....perhaps...the reason he was able to take on this intriguing form? To interact with humanity and....impart those thoughts upon them?

Clearly her words gave him a lot to think about.

He paused for a moment before tilting his head in an inquisitive manner. "May I....see you again?" It finally occurred to him that after they left here today....he might never come across her again. Never be able to ask her anymore questions, or feel this sense of companionship.

He found...that he didn't like that idea.