Oceans and Merfolk

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[ignoranceisblight]

It still means a lot. Thank you.

[takesitall]

You're family, Veritas. We take care of our family.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He squeezes a bit tighter before letting go. Once he has, he reaches for Vasha's hand again.]

[takesitall]

[And Vasha takes his hand, admiring the house.]

Nice and open, too. Probably plenty of space for your wings.

[ignoranceisblight]

Yeah! I can have them out more often here...

[takesitall]

They were always so pretty, you know. I bet they're even prettier now.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas smiles shyly.]

Do you want to see them now, then?

[takesitall]

Can I? It's been so long...

[ignoranceisblight]

[He nods, shifting to his partial siren form. He spreads his wings a little so Vasha can see.]

[takesitall]

Can I touch?

[So pretty.]

[ignoranceisblight]

Of course!

[takesitall]

[And so he does, marveling at how soft and pretty they are.]

I think they're my favorite color.

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas sighs happily at Vasha's touch.]

Yeah?

[takesitall]

Mhm. It's like the darkest part of the sea, but more welcoming.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He smiles a little, loosely wrapping both of his wings around Vasha.]

[takesitall]

[He chuckles, stepping closer so the wings cover more of him.]

Much warmer, too.

[ignoranceisblight]

It feels good when you touch them...

[A pause.]

Oh, ah, when you stay here, would you want to share my room?

[takesitall]

I wouldn't mind.

[He smiles, still touching the feathers.]

I doubt I can sleep alone, anyway.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He nods.]

I can't blame you at all. [As he reaches out to fuss with Vasha's hair a little.] I'll... definitely want you to stay close whenever you're here, you know?

[takesitall]

You will? Why?

[ignoranceisblight]

I mean... you were gone for four years, I missed you a lot. And... the closer you are, the easier it'll be for me to protect you.

[takesitall]

Veritas...

[Nope, time for a hug. He wraps his arms around Veritas and just squeezes for a moment.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[And Veritas hugs back tightly.]

[takesitall]

Thank you, again. Just...goddess, Veritas.

[ignoranceisblight]

... so glad to have you back, Vasha...