Oceans and Merfolk

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[takesitall]

Probably, but--mm. I'm still going to want to, even a week from now. Just so you know.

[ignoranceisblight]

[He nods.]

Just as long as you'll be okay. And if you ever need it back at all, just take it back as you need it. Obviously.

[Yes, it's obvious, but one can't blame Veritas for wanting to make sure Vasha hears it said plainly.]

[takesitall]

If I give it to someone, it won't hurt me like it being stolen. Don't worry.

[ignoranceisblight]

I just want to be sure. You're really important to me, so...

[takesitall]

I know. Thank you.

[ignoranceisblight]

Of course.

[A quick, tighter hug.]

Let's go catch up with Parisa so we can get a look at that house?

[takesitall]

[Vasha nods and they catch up to follow his sister to Veritas's new house. It's a nice little thing, two bedrooms and plenty of space for Veritas's books and other trinkets. The pod's village is a short fifteen minute walk away and the ocean is nearby. It's nice and cozy. There's even a spot for a garden, if Veritas wants.]

[ignoranceisblight]

[Veritas is touched as he takes everything in.]

... It's perfect... thank you, Parisa! And tell everyone else I said thank you, too!

[As he pulls her into another hug.]

[takesitall]

[She returns the hug with a laugh.]

Of course. We had help from those strange twins and the flotilla they travel with, admittedly.

[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.