MERMAY MEME

[pcrtiallystcrs]

It's May and you know what that means: it's gonna be mers.
From the traditional to the octopi and jellyfish to selkies to turtles, come one and come all- even you folks who just want to smooch a fish. ...... Or keep one.

Comment below and roll for scenarios and please tag appropriately!

If one is human...

1. Abandon Ship: Maybe you were exploring the sea, but suddenly debris started floating down. It looks like something is happening on the surface- and perhaps someone needs saving... but from the waters, or from you?

2. Up Above: What's that casting such a huge shadow on the ocean floor? It's not a whale, and it's moving so fast- clearly it's time to investigate. Now, will you see something grand? Or will you get caught in a net? 

3. The Saltwater Room: There's always been a strange window in the cliffside, and you never once knew what it was for. Every now and then you'll give it a look, but you never really find anything. Except this time. This time, the room has someone inside of it. And they just saw you, too.

4. O Captain: Maybe you aren't the mermaid. Maybe you're a sailor or a pirate on a journey, seeking something only a merfolk has the answer to... but will they help you? Or will you try to take your guide by force?

5. Captivity: Maybe you were captured recently. Maybe it was a long time ago. Maybe you've been in this tank all your life. A human keeps you on display, sometimes bringing guests in to see you and oh, they gasp in awe.... but maybe one doesn't. Or maybe your eyes are on your keeper instead. 

6. The House on the Sand: You grew up by the beach, and side by side with a human who lived in a house on the beach. You were their closest kept secret, their closest confidant- and they, yours. Until one day they vanished and the house was empty. Years passed... but now, the light is on in the window again. And you'd know the person at the shoreline anywhere, even after all this time.

7. The Little Mermaid: You fell in love with a human, and you'd do anything to join your love on the surface... or maybe, they could join you. 

8. Wildcard: Your city now.

If both are merfolk...

1. New Seas: All your life you've lived in the reef- and you know the ocean is huge, of course, but your little piece of sandy waters is all you've ever known. You know everyone in the school... until one day, you see a new face in the water. 

2. Shipwreck: Now here's something special- a long-since-downed ship, just full of all sorts of neat human treasures. Maybe you're curious, maybe human artifacts sell well back in the market at the reef- just be careful. You aren't alone.

3. The Sea Witch: Everyone knows about the banished witch in the depths- how the king of the seas cast them out. Everyone knows you shouldn't make deals with them, the cost is much too great. But you have a wish no one else can help you with.

4. Story Time: Sometimes you don't want an adventure. Sometimes, you just want to get snacks with the gang and tell outrageous stories about those weird leggy fuckers that can't swim very well. The more off-the-mark, the better- someone's always going to believe every word.

5. Undersea Temple: Maybe you shouldn't be here. But the long since empty halls are calling- perhaps literally. You and your friend are exploring holy grounds, be it once human or merfolk's. Maybe it's just eerie. Maybe you aren't alone.

6. Lord of the Sea: It happens rarely but sometimes the Ocean Deity leaves their territory and checks on the various undersea cities and reefs. Perhaps you are part of the procession, or perhaps you get to meet a god for the first time. Don't hide behind your tailfin too much.

7. Pearl of the Sea: Uh oh. You, a lowly commoner, fell in love with the Mermaid King's child. Whatever will you do? ... Other than give up. That's not on the table at all.

8. Wildcard: There's plenty of ideas in the sea!

Comments

[candyapplechild]

[ Eri's never seen a phone before, but the sight of more humans inside that small screen... she looks up nervously at the image, though she does note the resemblance that the woman especially holds to Katsuki himself.

Still, she understands what Katsuki is saying. Quiet... she's done that for as long as she can remember, she can do it here as well. She silently nods and slips back into the water of the tank. Honestly, she can feel her nervousness resurfacing... but if Katsuki trusts them, then she can as well... right? ]

[xploud]

[They're his parents, of course he trusts them. More than he'd ever say aloud, but Katsuki knows that if they've got his back on this - and he knows without a doubt that they do - she will be taken care of and protected for as long as she needs to be. His mom is as fiery and tenacious as Katsuki is, and his dad is calm, collected, but smart and extremely resourceful. They balance each other indefinitely, and those two are a pair...it's no wonder they've been happily married for so long.

Fucking barf.

But Katsuki notes the little merchild's anxiety and takes a long breath. Yeah, yeah...this is all scary and new for her. More people, new people, and she doesn't even know what the fuck is happening, or who he is, his name, or his intentions.]

Oi. Cut that shit out, no one's gonna hurt you while you're on my ship. [His voice is stern, but serious. Then dips into a softer, calmer note.] The ol--...my mom'd break anyone's arm who even thought about trying. You're gonna be okay, tekkamaki.

Rest, I'll let you know when we need to move you.

[Cuz he's going to need to sail to the pier and that's going to take a little bit, then load up his boat onto the trailer with his dad's help.]

[candyapplechild]

M-Mm...

[ She doesn't get a lot of what he just said, other than the part about his mother hurting anyone who would try to hurt her... but more importantly, that she's gonna be okay.

Quite frankly, Katsuki has been the kindest person to her so far, which might be saying something... but she nods along and curls back up to rest. It does sound nice still, after all... ]

[xploud]

[That certainly says something about the people she's been around, not that he knows... Katsuki's well aware he's very prickly, gets it from his mom, but he's still got a good heart and does try to help when and where he can. He's not a damn monster. Probably gets that from his dad.

Speaking of, it's some time after Eri's already fallen asleep, there's muffled sounds like voices and footsteps, lots of movement, some cursing and hissed arguments, and a sudden shift and jerk of the boat itself. Thnkfully, Eri won't be startled for too long by everything, because Katsuki is lightly prodding her from the top of the tank, under the blanket.]

Oi. We're moving now, you need to get up.