[Yeah, that...unfortunately, doesn't really make Poseidon feel much better. Honestly, on top of being really fucking worried, he's starting to feel a bit ill...Choromatsu has gotten himself into a lot more than he initially realized.]
It...it does not matter now. So long as you can find him. I need to know that he is alright.
...I will have to go back home to the others. Tell them...something about what is going on, so they are not worried. Perhaps I will be able to buy time, somehow.
[And that's even assuming Choromatsu did make some sort of deal with the sea witch...but it's Poseidon's only hope.]
...I'm going to be honest with you. This could take a while. At least a day just on travel alone. I cannot give you an accurate assessment of how long in total.
...But I know this is hard for you. So you... you may come when you want as often as you want.
It's not as if I will be busy.
[ this is his awkward way of saying he's here for you ]
[It really means more to the god than he can properly express. So much so that he can't even speak for a moment, just sit there and let the emotions of everything- as well as fatigue- wash over him.]
I cannot thank you enough, Megami.
[It's pure reflex, but...for just a fraction of a second, he reaches out with his free hand, as if intending to touch his head with his finger like he might with one of his sons...but he realizes how improper that would be, and stops himself at the last moment.]
I will return. Every single day until my son is found.
Oh...you have nothing to thank me for. I would give my life for those children.
[He refrains from saying my children, even though he would have in any other instance. It just seems insensitive to do so right now.
Regardless, he holds the goddess in place for a moment or so longer before pulling away, very gently lowering his hand back down to the sandy ground so he can step off.]
[ He carefully steps off his hand, hiking his skirt up enough to not trip on it, and doing his best not to stumble (though he does almost lose his balance once)
[Poseidon manages something of a smile for Megami, but it's obviously still very strained and sad. But this is hope, something he didn't have before. It's possibly the worst thing that could have happened beyond Choromatsu just dying out there, but if he's alive, then so be it.
The sea king collects his trident once more, casts one more look back at the goddess, and then slips away back into the ocean. An ocean, Megami will notice, that is becoming increasingly unwell...rough, with waves that are starting to lap angrily against the shore.]
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It...it does not matter now. So long as you can find him. I need to know that he is alright.
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I will do everything I can.
[ a pause ]
...What will you do now then?
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...I will have to go back home to the others. Tell them...something about what is going on, so they are not worried. Perhaps I will be able to buy time, somehow.
[And that's even assuming Choromatsu did make some sort of deal with the sea witch...but it's Poseidon's only hope.]
When should I return? Or...how often?
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...But I know this is hard for you. So you... you may come when you want as often as you want.
It's not as if I will be busy.
[ this is his awkward way of saying he's here for you ]
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I cannot thank you enough, Megami.
[It's pure reflex, but...for just a fraction of a second, he reaches out with his free hand, as if intending to touch his head with his finger like he might with one of his sons...but he realizes how improper that would be, and stops himself at the last moment.]
I will return. Every single day until my son is found.
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...this is a high five right is that what we're doing
you giant gods are so weird ]
All right. I will be here... hopefully with good news for you shortly.
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But before he leaves...]
...may I ask you to do one more thing for me?
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He turns his hand over, palm up, and holds it out flat again.]
Climb into my hand. I will be careful, I promise.
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[ what
But okay... he's doing it. Cautiously but he's doing it ]
Should... should I stay standing or...???
Sorry I had to do this before bed rq
[He waits patiently until the goddess is safely in his hand before slowly bringing him up to eye level with him.
Then, he brings him closer and holds him against his cheek. It's the closest approximation of a hug that someone his size could possibly give.]
Thank you. Truly, for everything.
👀
is not at at all what he was expecting
but he's not complaining. even if he has no clue what he should do
in the end he places a hand on Poseidon's cheek ]
You're welcome.
Thank you... for raising those boys.
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[He refrains from saying my children, even though he would have in any other instance. It just seems insensitive to do so right now.
Regardless, he holds the goddess in place for a moment or so longer before pulling away, very gently lowering his hand back down to the sandy ground so he can step off.]
I am counting on you, my friend.
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He turns back to Poseidon and nods ]
I'll do my best.
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The sea king collects his trident once more, casts one more look back at the goddess, and then slips away back into the ocean. An ocean, Megami will notice, that is becoming increasingly unwell...rough, with waves that are starting to lap angrily against the shore.]
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Then finally, he goes and gets to work, finding where the gulls are today. ]