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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2023 13:26:34 GMT -5
♡
❝ I feel the lavender haze creeping up on me. ❞
a roleplay with @toothlesshasteeth && 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 .xxxAfter overhearing Prince Armin begging a friend to pretend to be his boyfriend to keep family off his back, Sirius jumps at the chance to play said faker even though he thinks Armin hates him on account
he isn't technically fully human.
( a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's
The Little Mermaid but our way. )
xxx
Character(s):
➢ threelittlewishes : Prince Armin Alexander of Athieria, 22, male
➢ toothlesshasteeth : Prince Sirius of Milyra, 21, male
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2023 13:26:50 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -Being a mermaid isn't at all like what little girls dream of. It isn't half-fish half-women frolicking around in the sea with dolphins or like those mermaids in the book Peter Pan. It is much worse. Fisherman and Pirates hunting them for sport, blaming them for sunken ships when it is actually Sirens who crash the ships. Merpeople like the current Queen Sirena that lived off the coast of Athieria. The icy waters mixed with glaciers did seem to ward off fishermen and pirates from at least hunting the frozen slush that was home to the Milyra merpeople. Yet despite the water terrain, somehow humans still found a way to the Milyra kingdom and finding the precious treasures of the late kings and queens and past merpeople of their kingdom. A certain rainbow moonstone crown that belongs to the merman of this stories mother. It was passed down from royal family to royal family. And it has been lost for a few centuries.
A few fish scatter as a blue-gold blur whizzes past. An almost male angelic laugh swirls around through the water as a beluga whale swims after the sound. Hahaha! Alright! Alright! It wasn't a fair race. The source of the laugh states as his arms barely wrap around the whale's head in a hug. He lets go and the whale makes a noise of annoyance. The young merman sighs and continues on swimming to his destination, his elegant angelfish-like tail moving behind him. The whale following close behind the young male. Soon the merman makes his way to where the docks to the human land sat nestled in the dark waters of the place merpeople call home.
Webbed fingers emerge from the water and cling onto the side of the snow encrusted boardwalk. Pulling himself up slightly with the help of his whale friend, he was able to see humans. His grey-green eyes scan the humans as they go on about with whatever is is they were doing that day. Only for his eyes to widen and shoot down from the docks and under the safety of them, in the darkness as a few small humans get too close to the docks. The fins on each side of his head quiver before spreading out in worry that he had been spotted. He was half submerged in the murky cold water just like his whale companion. Young Sirius. Well, Prince Sirius, was the youngest out of his seven older brothers. Also the most troublesome. His mother, the queen, eventually just gave up on trying to control him. Too much like his father she would say to her court and her right fin, Octavius. Who Sirius honestly thinks has the hots for his mom. Blegh. His blonde hair lightly floats on the water has he stays half submerged waiting until the little voices from above went away. |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 4, 2023 18:58:17 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
The air was cold and dry - winter had made itself at home in Athieria. Wrapped in his wool coat and thick scarf, Armin knew he was unrecognisable. Not that most people would know his face here anyway, without someone to announce him he was annonymous this far from the capital. So he'd felt comfortable slipping out of Loui's home to go for a walk along the water. He'd be called home for the winter feasts soon, he wanted to take advantage of the time he had alone to think.
This time of day, the docks hadn't filled yet. He wandered aimlessly, very rarely making eyecontact with another creature. His mind, too, wandered aimlessly. It touched on his family, who he sometimes missed and sometimes hoped to not see for a long time, then on the winter which was shaping up to be especially cold. He sighed, turning to look out over the icy water.
Two children ran past him, laughing loudly. A few moments later, a large dog barrelled after them. It struck the side of his knee, hard enough for Armin to stumble but not hard enough to stop its destructive path. He attempted to right himself but found no purchase, only a patch of ice. Time seemed to slow, yet skip over itself. Before he could even open his mouth to yell, he was sinking, sinking, sinking into the water.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2023 19:34:34 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Sirius was about to leave his hiding spot until his head jerks to the sudden splash. His frills on the side of his head widen once more at the loudness of the noise before going back to normal - sticking outside of his head - He glances at the beluga whale before both decide to dive under the murky water to see what made that noise. As Sirius got closer, he pauses at seeing this figure. He swims towards it, his tail moving up and down. The young tuna boy swims a bit in front of the now sinking figure and tilts his head with a raised eyebrow. A clawed hand slowly reaches out tugs at the hair flowing in the water. It was like his! Sirius turns and grins at his whale friend but the whale friend makes a noise as if to say save them!
Oh! Right, Arlo! He quickly says now swimming around the other male before hooking his arms under the others' armpits and swims up wards. They soon breech the surface, Sirius's frills lay flat against the side of his face as his hair lays flat thanks to the ocean water. Sirius manages to swim and tug his now new wet companion to a portion of the dock that had sunken into the ocean but enough to hoist the male up thanks to the help of Arlo. As he does so, Arlo disappears back into the ocean, while Sirius couldn't. His curiosity to able to see a human this close up won the war in his brain to go and hide. His webbed fingers grip a part of the broken dock, still submerged enough to not see his tail, the bottom of his face hidden by part of the dock as he peers over it. His grey-green eyes just filled to the brim with curiosity. |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 5, 2023 6:02:39 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin knew how to swim, but apparantly he did not know how to float. In mere moments, his clothes are soaked through. Heavy with water they drag him down, and his scarf seems determined to make it as hard as possible to move. So he sinks as the cold of the water seeps into his bones and the light fades above him.
Until he's not sinking anymore. Someone lifts him through the water and carries him to safety. He barely feels himself moving, but he feels the cold air on his face and the thump of his back against wood. Something about the shock lodges something loose within him and he coughs violently, clearing his lungs of water as his body shakes.
He's soaked through. His hair is slicked to his scalp and though wool will keep you warm even while wet, not even his coat could be of any help when it's holding such a volume of ice cold water. He'll freeze to death if he stays here, but he doesn't know how to move yet, only how to cough. Someone needs to find him, if he asks for help and shows his ring-
His ring. Finally, he shoots upright. His hand flies to the chain around his neck - still there. He breathes a sigh of relief, coughs again. He'll be fine. He'll be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2023 11:00:10 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -Humans sure were a weird group of creatures. Sirius thinks as he observes the now coughing male. His grey-green eyes flick to the ring that the human quickly clutches in his hand. Which made Sirius tilt his head at. What was so important about a metal circle? The young merman knew his mother would be furious at him for being near a human let alone actually save on from drowning but Sirius couldn't help himself. Humans were such a fascinating subject to him. So much so where he had ventured into many wrecked ships to find this necklace that had a piece of lapis lazuli inside some sort of silver metal that Sirius soon found let him talk in the human tongue instead of just clicks, chirps and whistles that merpeople use. As the two-legged human managed to regain his breathing and slowly stopped coughing was when Sirius decided to make his presence known, but still making sure he kept his tail underwater. You're alive! He slightly moves his hands along the dock slightly moving his tail, smiling at the male. |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 5, 2023 12:08:40 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin turns his head toward the sound of the voice, blinking in confusion. He sees a young man in the water, looking up at him curiously with pale eyes. "What are you still doing in the water, you'll freeze to death!" he says, ignoring the other's words. His teeth chatter as if to prove his point and he draws his knees up to his chest in a futile attempt to warm up. He can't stay here, chatting. They need to get in front of a fire, or at least into dry clothes, so he holds out a hand in a silent offer to pull the man out. "We need to get somewhere warm."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2023 12:25:52 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Grey-green eyes blink up at the soaking wet male in an almost owl-like manner. He wanted to burst out laughing at the human thinking he, a merperson, would freeze to death. Especially one that had been born in these freezing temperatures. His kind were born and raised in the cold winter waters so their bodies were defianetly accustomed to the chill and bitter bite of the Athieria air. Yet, when the stranger holds out his hand, Sirius starts to panic and finds himself snatching his hands away from the dock like they had burned him. Um, er, .... N-no. I'm fine. Honest. He manages to muster up some words as he lets his hands fall back into the icy waters and swims a bit backwards to give some distance between the shivering male and himself. As he treads the water, he gives a small smile. I was born in a fisherman's boat, so I'm kind of used to the cold. Lies. All lies. But it wasn't going to hurt the human. You should go. Find warmth like you said. He ushers with a wave of his hand. As the other young male his sight, Sirius turns and dives under the water, his tail making a small splash as he left. That was close. He thinks as he makes his way home. |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 5, 2023 12:52:27 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin should argue. No matter how cold one's upbringing, you wouldn't survive indefinitely in the water. But he knows there's no point - and the strange man doesn't seem cold. So after a few moments, he nods slowly. "Okay, then. Thank you for dragging me out." He pushes himself onto shaky legs, looks back at the man one last time, then walks slowly away from the water, toward someone who might be able to offer him some clothes and some warmth. Before long he is sitting in a kitchen, his expensive coat traded for one much thinner and older, but in dry clothes in front of a burning oven and with a bowl of soup in his hands. Most importantly, no one is yet the wiser that the prince almost drowned in the harbour.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2023 14:18:52 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Of course, Arlo, the beluga whale scolds the youngest prince on the way back home. Sirius just frowning the entire time. Eventually the duo part ways and Sirius sneaks back into the palace. Well, sneaks in is exaggerated. basically he tries to swim fast enough to get to his room only for a muscled arm to curl around his neck and yank backwards making him let out a high pitched chirp noise. His hands come up and try and curl around the bicep to pull it away as his blue-gold tail wiggles and thrashes around, his head fins spread out in anger and frustration as he lets out clicks and chirps of protest all while trying to wiggle free.
A husky laugh seems to echo in the room. A laugh Sirius recognizes as his oldest brother, Silas. Sirius blinks his eyes open and lets out a huff as he was released. He whirls around to see his six older brothers all just lounging around in the main big area that led into separate caves that the brothers all called their bedrooms. The oldest, Silas smiles at his baby brother, eye lines crinkling as he did so. What do you want, Silas? Sirius grumbles running hands through his hair trying to fix it even though he was in the ocean and there really wasn't fixing anything. The other brothers looked at each other knowing what was about to happen and all swim to their rooms all except Salem, the second oldest.
Silas crosses his muscular arms and glares down at the young merman. You went up to the surface again, didn't you? Sirius stares at Silas only for his grey eyes to drift over to look at Salem who had a disappointed look on his face. Which does do what it was intended, he felt guilty. Great... Sirius looks back at his brother and averts his eyes fiddling with his hands. Relax, Silas. No one.. no one saw me. Lies. Silas lets out a heavy sigh. You know it would hurt mother a lot if something happened to you. Happened to any of us. You know what those humans do to our kind, Siri. At this Sirius clicks in annoyance. Nothing bad happened, Sil. At Sirius's words Silas frowned. But it could have. He growls out. Just look at what happened to... Silas cuts himself off with clicks his tongue turning his head. Just go to your room. Sirius glares at his brother before turning and swimming away into his respective cave room.
Notes. So even though the merpeople speak in chirps, whistles, and clicks.
I figured I would just type them speaking "human" just because. |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 5, 2023 16:25:41 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin stretches out in front of the oven. It's been two hours since he was pulled out of the harbour, and his hair is completely dried. This house must belong to a rich man, judging by the food constantly flowing from the stovetop into the dining room. He knows he could eat of it if he wanted, if the people here knew who he was he wouldn't even need to ask. But he doesn't want this to get back to his friends and, in turn, his family, so he allows the servants to treat him as simply a wealthy traveller, not a prince. Since they are treating him that way, he hasn't let it slip yet.
His clothes have dried as well - only his boots, stood in front of the oven, are still damp. There's nothing he can do about that, so he slips them on anyway. "Thank you for your hospitality," he says to the cook who brought him here. They've exchanged a few brief conversations, but she's been working while he dries up. He knows little about her other than that her name is Othelia. "I should be on my way, I was expected back hours ago."
"Of course. It was nice to meet you."
They exchange pleasantries, and before long Armin is back outside, walking back to Loui's and desperatly searching his mind for something to excuse his absence.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2023 17:14:06 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Three days had passed since Sirius had encountered that human with weird stuff on his body and saved him from drowning. The young prince had managed to get up early for once, early enough to where the guls are hanging out above the sea for jumping fish. Arlo did accompany the merman on his journey to the main land of Athieria. He had brought this fish net he turned into a bag he once snagged from a broken fisherman boat he had found during his adventures. Being the youngest meant he didn't have as much responsibilities like his brothers, especially Silas and Salem. Sirius has every so often get scolded more by his own older brothers than his own mother, which did sadden the young prince a bit. It was his mom after all, though his brothers now refer to her as just "Mother" or "The Queen". As he nears the docks of the humans, Arlo says goodbye to his friend and leaves. Sirius takes a deep breath and hoists himself up onto the dock, his tail vanishing like seafoam during the rainy season. In the past, his kind were able to willingly shift their tails into human legs, but now it was quiet outdated and forgotten but Sirius was proof that merfolk could still do it. Though, being around any kind of water while in human form was a big no. Just a mere touch of a droplet of water can make the merperson shift back. So Sirius knew he had to be careful. He had a job to finally do. Assigned by his mother early on in his life. To secure the lost crown.
In replace of his tail were human legs, luckily he had found a pair of these things humans called 'clothing". So up he hoisted on those legs, a pair of brown trousers, and a slight loose cotton linen long sleeve shirt. Unfortunately he didn't have what the humans called "shoes". But the cold didn't really bother him even in human form. It was soon morning (his hair had dried luckily) and Sirius found himself walking along this market that held so much food, his eyes couldn't believe it. Some of it he didn't know what it was, but he recognized the fish one very well. The young sea prince stops and finds himself in a bit of a crowd at the fish stall so he maneuvers himself away from it and stops mid-step upon seeing that human he saved. He quickly hides by a stack of barrels and peers around it, eavesdropping.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 5, 2023 17:44:55 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin was in a bad mood. That morning, three days after he'd almost died and decided not to tell anyone, he'd recieved a letter from his brother. I've recieved our father's blessing to marry Annalise, it read. By next winter, she'll be my wife. I wish you'd have been here to celebrate the engagement with us, but I look forward to seeing you soon to share the news in person. Ever since, he'd been scowling.
It wasn't that he didn't like Annalise. She was beautiful and kind, a bright light in Ludvig's life. He couldn't have picked a better wife, and the whole family knew it. She'd grown up with them, her mother was an advisor to the King and they'd taken the same lessons since childhood. Armin loved her. He was happy for them both, truly. It was everything else that came with the engagement that had him wishing Ludvig could have waited a little longer. Still, here he was at the market, dutifully searching for small engagement gifts he could send back while waiting to go back to properly congratulate them.
"You're looking particularily grouchy today," Loui commented from beside him, his head tilted at his visiting friend as they walked between the stalls.
Armin rolled his eyes before returning to his glower. "Ludvig is engaged."
"So? I thought you'd be happy for him."
"So, as soon as I see my mother she'll ask why my little brother is getting married before me. I wish she'd just arrange a marriage for me, since she clearly cares more."
"It's not-"
"Not tradition, I know." Min sighed heavily. The first-born would rule, as would their children. They married for alliances, usually foreign royalty or domestic nobility. The second born would one day lead the military. They married for strength, they'd marry a solider to have someone to aid them when it was their responsibility to make decisions in matters of war. But the third born married for loyalty, they were supposed to marry a commoner to win the people's favour. He had to find his own partner. Only, every man and woman in Atheiria knew this about him. It didn't even feel like an effective plan when it was so well known.
"You just need to find someone. Anyone will do, right? It's not like you have to actually marry them just because you bring them to your parents - they'll take months to approve anything anyway. Just buy yourself some time."
Armin sighed again. He'd picked up a small jewlery box, finely made but lacking the luxuries he'd find in his home. Then again, this was not the place he's find precious stones. He turned it in his hands. "You marry me then."
Loui only laughed. "I don't think Sasha would appreciate that."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2023 9:23:53 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Sirius tilts his head at the conversation. Tradition? Arrange marriage? Sirius honestly had no idea what those words meant but to him it sounded like his almost drowned human was desperate for help. Sirius slowly makes his way out from behind his hiding spot and makes hi way over to the stall that the two young men where at. Ever so quietly he picks up a wooden box and just drops it on the ground near the pair. Quickly bending down to pick it up., the lapis lazuli necklace swinging a bit at the rush of movement from the young merman. All he needed was their attention and maybe just maybe he could find a way to get to wherever that missing crown was. After all these two sounded smart to him. Maybe they would be of use. Sorry. Is all he says after he picks up the box. The clothing he found was defianetly too big on him, he had to find a rope to wrap around his waist to keep the pants up and the shirt was practically hanging off one shoulder, that shirt fit an older man with more meat on his bones. His feet bare as they slightly fidgeted in the bit of snow he stepped on.
Notes. I don't know what this reply is.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 6, 2023 13:54:39 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin was just about to protest that Sasha would not begrudge him for accepting a proposal from a prince when something hit the ground beside him. He turned, only to find the man who pulled him out of the water standing a short distance away, barefoot and wearing clothes that were far too big. He'd survived, then. Armin was relieved to see it.
Loui stepped to stand half in between them, clearly protective. Min put a hand on his friend's shoulder, reassuring. "It's okay," he said to them both. His friend relaxed slightly but did not move, so Armin stepped out to stand beside him. "I'm glad to see you again, I owe you a proper thank you." He ignored Loui's questioning look - he'd deal with that later.
[[ i know that feeling lol ]]
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2023 15:01:25 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Sirius after placing the wooden box back onto the stall finds himself tilting his head at the male's words. Thank me...? He responds. Why? I just did what any huma- er, person would do. Sirius hopefully thinks he caught himself with this words in time. He internally scolds himself for calling the human well a human.. it's people, Sirius. People. Sirius's grey-green eyes flicker over to the almost downed human's companion. What an odd way to dress, well both of them were dressed weird to the young merman prince. His people didn't wear clothes after all and he kind of didn't like it. He didn't mind the shirt but the pants were a whole different story. Sirius takes a few steps towards the person he rescued and with a grin and closed eyes, he speaks. I, uh, couldn't help but overhear your dilemma. I'd be happy to help. Maybe this guy could lead him to the kingdom that resides on this land and he could search for the missing crown.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 7, 2023 16:41:11 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin would have protested that he owed the stranger a life debt, but the last thing he wanted was for Loui to find out how they had met. Loui was his close friend, yes. He was also overprotective and terrible at keeping secrets, which was why Armin had fired him as head of his personal guard. He couldn't depend on Loui keeping quiet about the whole ordeal, and if his parents found out Armin wouldn't be let out of anyone's sight for far too long until they finally forgot about it. So he said nothing, only shook his head in disbelief.
The stranger leaned forward, eyes closed, and said as though it was the most natural thing to say, "I'd be happy to help." Armin nearly burst out laughing from the shock. "Why?" It wasn't so hard to believe that someone would offer. There was plenty to gain for most in marrying him, he wasn't stupid enough to not realise that. But for the same person to refuse thanks? Not to mention speak to him as though unaware of his standing? It was strange.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2023 17:39:24 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Why? Sirius knew why but he honestly didn't trust this guy he saved that much nor did he trust the other human's friend. The guy's friend looked like he wanted to punch him for what reason he had no idea. He actually reminded Sirius of his brother, Saber. His brothers. Wow. He already missed them and its not even been a full day on land. The blonde clasps his hand together behind his back and slightly rocked on his heels. I unfortunately can't tell you... yet. Though it would really help my family. But besides that it would kind of be like you paying me back for ya know.... he gives the male a pointed look very easily seeing he hadn't told his guard friend about what happened.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 7, 2023 18:18:36 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
"You're a very strange man." There was no derision in Armin's voice, only fascination. He was quiet for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, fine."
Loui scoffed. "This is not what I meant, Min." He tugged on Armin's arm to get his attention, immediately raising a brow upon making eye contact. "How do you even know him?" he hissed.
Armin shrugged. "However you think I know him, let's say you're right." Loui did not seem to like this answer, but Armin ignored his frown. He didn't need to be told that this was probably a bad idea. But honestly, what was the worst that could happen? At any point, if things seemed off, he could end the arrangement. "Before anything, you need shoes. And better fitting clothes. Oh, and I'd like to know your name." Loui looked like he wanted to fall suddenly dead.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2023 18:51:08 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Upon hearing the brunette approving of the deal the young merman prince couldn't help but beam almost wanting to jump up and down in excitement. His perfect little plan was already coming alone quiet nicely. Unfortunately the friend wasn't so keen on the idea but Sirius feels like this friend hopefully wont deter his plans in anyway. At the male's words Sirius glances down at his bare feet and finds himself wiggling his toes not at all bothered by the cold hence being born in the cold sea.
Though upon this word. Shooz? What are those? He tilts his head as his eyes gaze down to the two young men's feet. Oh! The feet were covered by these things. Those must be the shooz. They didn't look comfy at all to the young merperson but if that's one of the things he would have to wear to get his plan to succeed then fine. Abd I guess even though he saw nothing wrong with what he had found to wear, I guess it would be better to wear clothes that would help him fit in better. Name? Oh, right! Sirius. Nice to officially meet you.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 8, 2023 14:20:33 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin smiled and nodded. "Nice to meet you, Sirius. I'm Armin." He wondered if it was best to introduce himself properly. It was only a matter of time before Sirius found out who he was. It was the singular reason he was doing any of this in the first place. And while he was sure he had plenty to gain from keeping it a secret (though he couldn't quite decide what, exactly), he didn't like not knowing if the other knew or not. He'd much rather know that he knew than hope he didn't for some benefit he wasn't even sure existed. So, after a slightly longer pause than felt natural, he continued, "his royal highness, second born prince of Athieria. This is Loui, my host here, and he'll look happier soon." Maybe. Probably not.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2023 14:36:05 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Sirius's eyes widen at Armin's introduction. Prince? He was a prince just like he was?! This was going even better than the he thought it would. First he got Armin to agree to his plan and now within minutes finds out Armin is actually the prince of this land. And unfortunately Sirius knew he was going to have to tell Armin the plan but maybe after he finds his family's stolen crown and plans an escape route. Yes. That will be perfect. Sirius blinks blankly as he looks at this Loui person. A host? Is he a parasite like the fish back home sometimes got? Humans sure are weird. The young prince finds himself grinning again and taking a few steps towards Armin and reaches out and grasping his hands into his lightly shaking them up and down. His sharp canines on full display. Now that he found the prince his plan was halfway complete.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 11, 2023 11:09:24 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin let his hands be shaken for a few moments, then pulled his hands back. Strange man indeed. He couldn't help but smile, though, seeing how widely the other is grinning. "Loui, where's the place to go for clothes?" He trusted that his friend knew better than him on this matter. They may both live in the capital, but Loui grew up here in Rhovara. They were staying at his family home, even. Sure enough, Loui nodded. "My father's seamstress has her workshop by the courthouse, we can drop in and see if she has time for us." Armin turned to Sirius, raising an eyebrow in silent question.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2023 10:06:23 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
Courtroom? Seamstress? Sirius finds himself tilting his head at those words that Loui spoke. Maybe they were humans? Back in Milyra they didn't have any of those, then again they didn't have any of these human things back home. Sirius decides that maybe getting new clothes wouldn't be that bad. He after all wanted to experience everything the human world had to offer him while he was on this mission. Sirius finds himself giving a silent nod to Armin at his question. The boy was still slightly unsure about being in the human world since he was kind of afraid of running into a mermaid hunter. Sirius soon finds himself wandering behind the two boys as they made the way to the seamstress. Sirius stopping to gawk in wonder at a few human things.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Nov 15, 2023 14:50:29 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Somewhere along the way, Loui fell behind the other two men. Armin had been fourteen and Loui eighteen when the latter joined his personal guard, and it was only two years ago that Armin had ended the professional part of their relationship. It wasn't uncommon for them to slip into old habits, with Loui staying two steps behind and keeping a watchful eye on his friend. Sometimes Armin noticed, sometimes he didn't, but he didn't much mind regardless.
"Do you have family in the city?" Armin asked Sirius as they walked the icy streets. "You mentioned wanting to help them."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2023 16:16:54 GMT -5
Sirius
crown prince of the kingdom of milyra - ♕ -
As they journeyed to this "seamstress" that Sirius now thought she must be a sea witch in disguise on account of the name but who knows. The blonde prince was in awe at all this human stuff they had to walk by to get to the "sea witch" that Loui spoke of. Honestly, Sirius wished he could take his time and look at everything they passed more closely but maybe later. Sirius turns his head to look at Armin as he spoke. Other city? There is more than one? he thinks as his eyes slightly widened at the thought. Maybe he didn't know much about the human world as he thought he did. Uh... y-yeah. But like... really, er, really far away. He manages to think of an answer as he forces a smile to his face before going back to staring at everything they passed. Sirius honestly for some reason didn't think that Armin would ask about his family. Should have known he would. Hence, he did mention them to gain the other prince to help him. Sirius hopes they get to the "seamstress" soon, he was finding that his feet for the first time felt cold on the iced floor.
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Dec 10, 2023 17:50:19 GMT -5
(totally missed this, my bad! i'll try to get a reply up asap :) ) |
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Post by 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘯 on Dec 19, 2023 18:42:31 GMT -5
armin -- sixth in line to the athierian throne --
Armin nodded. He didn't think much of it, it wasn't uncommon for young people from the countryside to make their to nearby cities and towns in search for a trade - or a spouse. He supposed Sirius had inadvertently found the latter.
The seamstess was easy to spot. In the window were stacks of colourful fabric, and a well dressed woman could be seen milling about inside, head in a book. He went to push the door open, but before he could Loui tapped his wrist in a silent signal he knew well - me first. The prince didn't argue, just stepped aside to let Loui open the door for them, ever the more careful of them.
"Welcome," the woman inside greeted before the door had even fully closed, looking up and closing the notebook she'd been hunched over. "How may I help you, sir?"
"My friend here needs new clothes." Min replied, to which the seamstress nodded gravely.
"So I see. I don't have much time this afternoon I'm afraid, I could make time for you sometime in the coming week."
"A fitting now isn't necessary." Armin knew he need only flash his ring for her to suddenly find time now, but he saw no need for that. Sirius didn't need perfectly tailored shirts, he needed trousers that wouldn't fall off and a shirt that wouldn't cause stares. "You wouldn't happen to have anything already made? Anything would be an improvement."
The woman huffed in amused agreement. "Let me see what I can find. Come." She held out a hand for Sirius to follow her deeper into the shop.
( sorry this took a while! the holidays have me running around like a headless chicken trying to get everything done lol )
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