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@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ "Well, there are certain plants that if you eat them, they give you the ability to breathe underwater. If I went back home, I could have my aunt whip up a few potions, too. They last a longer time than the human equipment would, and you don't have to worry about those artificial flippers and such... /And/, they're completely safe. My aunt is kind of like...a doctor? But we really call her a 'healer'." He explained, a fondness for the older woman evident in his aqua orbs. Yeonjun spent most of his childhood in his aunt's hut, silently watching and observing as customers came and went, satisfied with the woman's potions and healing abilities. His parents often had to come and physically pry him out of the shop after he'd lost track of time and needed to return to his princely duties back in the castle. Still, if he could rewind time, he wouldn't change a thing. When the human shifted to face him, he dropped his gaze to the stunning ink lining Chris's arms, only to flutter his lashes repeatedly and glance away with a light cough when he realized he was staring for too long. "I appreciate that, heh. The privacy and safety of my home means a lot to me." His words were as soft as the smile that spread across his face. "You're not trapped on land, Chris. I wasn't trapped in the ocean, was I? We can figure it out." He promised, reaching out to pat the other's hand. "Ah, movies. Mhm, the actors and actresses just...pop out of the water, full-clothed. That doesn't happen, unfortunately. Although, I wish it did. That would be much more convenient."

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ *beams brightly when you accept the bottle of banana milk, relieved that you actually like the drink since I was worrying you might not. Though when you make that comment in English I tilt my head a little and blink, not because of the language, which I understood perfectly, but because I'm just as surprised as you that this is your favorite drink* Really?! I just- I don't know either. Banana milk is my favorite drink too, that's why I brought it. And I was actually scared that you wouldn't like it. Guess we have more in common than I thought hehe
*smiles to myself when I see that all of the bruises from the accident have completely disappeared, feeling reassured and happy now that I've seen Felix's work, knowing that you can go back to doing the thinks that you love and that you're no longer suffering from those injuries*
You look great~ I'm happy and so grateful towards Felix. He's seriously amazing. And so are you! I wish I could ride a surfboard as skillfully and easily as you do. And also not be afraid of the water and be able to swim. Ugh I'm so embarrassing~
*whines before taking a few sips of my drink as well, my gaze scanning your surfboard as I curiously inspect it's design* Aren't you cold, Chris? It's pretty breezy out here

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ *is relieved that you're just sitting peacefully on your board and that sea was pretty calm too, no big waves or anything. Keeps trying to catch your attention until I see you moving my direction and watches you intently for a moment, amazed by how easy you make it look to maneuver a surfboard while I was terrified of the mere idea of getting on one. Takes a few steps back from the shore, propping my bike on it's kickstand securely to make sure it doesn't fall over. Grabs two bottles of banana milk from the bike basket and shakes them well before taking the seal off both. Steps closer to the shore again and waits for you patiently, offering you one of the drinks with a soft smile as soon as you approach me* hey~ it's nice seeing you, chris. I brought this for you and a few snacks too in case you were hungry. *takes a few seconds to examine your body to check if the bruises I've seen at the hospital have disappeared yet, gaze stopping at your knee and blinking in surprise when I see that it is completely healed* Whoa... Felix did an amazing job.

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ *after sending the last message I turn my vintage style, lavender colored bicycle around and start heading towards the beach, one of my comfort songs playing on my headphones and I hum along to it on my way there, trying to cheer myself up so I don't look as down when I meet you. Though the mere thought of seeing you had already made me feel a little better, the excitement distracting me a bit from the sadness that's been consuming me the whole day. Arriving the at beach I climb off the bike and drag it alongside me over the sand as my eyes wander around, looking for you until I finally spot what I think is your figure in the water. Walks over to the shore and takes a minute to admire my surroundings and the starry sky before calling for you, waving and even hopping a little to get your attention* Hey, Chris! Christopher! I'm here!

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ "That's true...as you are now, you can't breathe underwater. But, well, I have ways that you can with a little help? If you'd ever be interested. Or else, I know humans have certain gear that they use to maneuver around in the water. However, they really can't reach where I live, which is a good thing. Not that I don't trust humans, but not all of them would be able or willing to keep my home a secret." Some had gotten too close for comfort; probably scientists who had caught wind of a human-like species living at the ocean floor and wanted to check it out for themselves. Yeonjun didn't like scientists or marine biologists. He had heard more than a few horror stories about mermaids who went missing after going out and searching for food for the rest of the kingdom. Where else could they have ended up, other than a scary laboratory? "I'm not free from the need for food and water, either, Chris. And I will die eventually, too." He paused for a second, lips twisted to the side. "I can't be out in the rain, like you can. I also can't take showers. Being a creature...being something other than a human isn't all it's cracked up to be, I promise." Seeing that the other male wasn't even phased by Yeonjun's splash, he had half a mind to call for one of his whale friends and really get Chris soaked. But he held back...for now. "Hm? What's so funny about it? Honestly, it's actually more of an inconvenience...both getting in and out of the water..."

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ The pout that formed on Yeonjun's face from the way the other male started to tease had him looking much younger than he actually was. It had been quite some time since he even found himself making that face- the last memory Yeonjun had of that was when his parents weren't on board with the idea of him living on land and adapting to the different cultures there. The merprince resorted to what he thought might help him win them over, and sure enough, as silly as it sounded, his argument, accompanied by a rather adorable and pouty facial expression sealed the deal. Yeonjun himself couldn't believe that such a simple thing worked on the two toughest people he knew. "Doing what kinds of things? There is plenty I cannot do due to what I am. Mmh, I'm just trying to warn you from the perspective of someone who has lived in the ocean for hundreds of years." With a sigh, he dropped the seaweed back into the water and rubbed at his cheek with the back of his hand. "You are. And I'm glad it is, considering you've been the one to talk to me the most! No, they don't...but that's okay. Let's us enjoy it more, hm?" Yeonjun couldn't help but flare up further, pushing a good batch of water in the human's direction to splash him. "Hey! Don't laugh!"

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@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ "That certainly is dangerous, Christopher." He frowned, shaking his head a bit. "As pretty as the ocean is, it's also very dangerous if you don't pay attention! Not only sharks...but the waves themselves- they could knock you right off the board!" Yeonjun reached out and grabbed a clump of seaweed floating between them, absentmindedly weaving it into a random shape. "It's nice to meet you, too! I think you're the first person I actually met from the app? I can't remember. But...yes! I didn't want to leave you hanging. Plus, I would've felt awful if something happened to you when I said I'd be on guard duty! Lots of people tend to avoid coming at night, but sometimes it's more peaceful and so we get regular late-night beachgoers, hehe." His lashes fluttered at the human's question, face redder than people. "Because I have to go in ." He uttered, one hand lifting to point where his pile of clothes rested on the sand.

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ His lips formed a small, perfect 'o' upon hearing all of the curses Christopher dropped. Why he didn't fully understand all of them, the ones he caught had his face flaming red. "S-sorry!" Yeonjun spluttered out, feeling instant regret from startling the human. "I didn't mean to scare you! I thought...er, well, I thought you heard me diving in. I guess not, heh." He said sheepishly while brushing a few wet strands of blue hair away from his forehead. "But, um, yes, it's me!" A tiny little wave and another bright grin followed. "I told you I'd come and watch the water for you, didn't I? I apologize for being rather tardy... Trying to time when there aren't too many people wandering around or taking a late-night stroll can sometimes prove to be difficult. Not that I care if anyone sees me like this, it's just...ah, getting into the ocean that's the problem."

@christopher b。ᵐᵒᵒⁿˢʰⁱⁿᵉ Just as Yeonjun promised, he made his way along the very familiar path to the ocean, excitement evident in every step he took. It didn't matter when or where; if the merprince was around or in water, he was more than content. Yet, this time, Yeonjun had a duty- keeping the temperamental sea life of the night away from the human he'd met through the Imperial app, something he had no problem doing. The ocean became much more dangerous at night, period. Even for mermaids. Spotting Christopher wasn't hard; most people wouldn't be in the water at this hour. With one quick sweep of the shore, he made sure no one was close by, or at least paying attention to him, before slipping out of his clothes and diving headfirst into the ocean. As usual, his legs instantly fused: a long, aquamarine and cerulean-hued tail taking their place. Even with just the light of the moon, every scale shimmered with a simple flicker of movement. Yeonjun eventually surfaced, keeping his distance a bit as a smile broke out across his face. "Psst. Christopher?"

@christina n。ʷʰᶦᵖᵖᵉᵈᵈʳᵉᵃᵐˢ The giant, now shrunk to his human size looked around for the head of black hair he would recognise as Christina. Sam sat on the blue and white checkered blanket spread out on the grassy hill. The small hill was tucked off to the side, but it was tall enough to overlook the shore of the rest of the beach, it was someplace he'd came often when he finished fishing for the day. Just as promised, Sam had their food packed in a bigger bag, and a box few baked goods he thought his acquaintance might like. Such as brownies, those mini cupcakes that were topped by the candy they were inspired after, and a few multicolored macaroons. Those he did not like, but he always overheard the women and children inside the bakery ooing and ahing over how cute they looked. Not too far from the corner of his narrowed eyes did he see someone, black hair, but oddly laying face down in the sand where water was rushing back and forth. The body wasn't too far away but Sam knew it wasn't there a moment ago. "Christina?" He thought aloud as he stood up from his little area, he grew more worried with each step down the hill as he reached the strange person still laying there as if they weren't trying to drown themselves. "Christina?" Sam tried again as he kneeled down to the person. The golden eyes of the giant scanned the face of the person as he gently held their chin in his hand. The thick unruly eyebrows and painted freckles confirmed the person of interest, Christina. Sam, somewhat composed by the randomness of her appearance, was also disappointed by it too. He thought she would be more put together than what he was seeing. "If you don't wake up, I might leave here to suffer without food," Sam spoke with a straight face. He was trying to see if she would react to it in case she was playing dead, but again there was no response. He found it unbelievable there was such a person who could sleep like this, but most of all he strongly opposed to dragging her back to where the picnic was

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