[The stipulations are fair and to be expected. Of course he would want his sons to meet him first and foremost...but he has no doubt that they would like him. They would honestly probably be more frustrated with their father for not telling him about him until now...
And then Choromatsu...he still doesn't know about him, but it's a reasonable thing to suggest either way. And he wouldn't know what to do without Megami's continued help, so that isn't something he's willing to risk.
But...the actual request. A way of some sort to sever him from the island he calls his home...it's a tall order, one that Poseidon honestly isn't sure where to even start with fulfilling. Most other gods would brute force a solution, or demand he not give them the impossible.
But Megami said it was not impossible.]
I accept your quest, as well as your stipulations. I will find a way to free you from this island. I promise.
[ He sighs again, this time with relief. He was really scared for a moment there... scared he'd say no. ]
Thank you...
I... I know it's not an easy task... I apologize for that. Truthfully I probably could think of an easier one but...
[ Once more he sighs, and looks down ]
...The only kind of life I could imagine being more miserable than the one I am living now... is one where I am wed but cannot live with my husband or family.
[ Being together only when they visit would destroy him ]
Do not apologize. I could not think of a more fitting quest for something so important.
[Poseidon allows his expression to soften into a smile. It takes some mental convincing on his part, but he eventually gets himself to reach back down with his bare finger, just barely letting his fingertip brush the side of Megami's head.]
I fear that...after all of this time, and over so much time, I have become rather fond. I am not willing to give up too easily.
[ Both the gesture and the words send the goddess' heart fluttering again. After a moment of hesitation he lifts his arm on the same side as that finger and gently sets his own hand on it, before nuzzling his own cheek against it. It's the first time he's felt a part of Poseidon without the gauntlet... (excluding his tail) ]
Then I will wait... for as long as it takes you.
...Shall I tell you what I do know about my binding here? If it will help...
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[Megami is going to kill him. He's an immortal god, and he's going to die because of this. But somehow he manages to keep himself together, clearing his throat as he watches Megami nuzzle his finger.]
[ Well at least you get a reprieve from the cute affection because he lets go and stops then... though he wishes he could have just stayed like that for longer ]
The truth is... though I say it is the island I am bound to that is not... entirely correct. The reality is, I am bound to my lake.
[ He points towards the undergrowth of the island, the direction of his lake. Truthfully it isn't very far from shore. ]
In much the same way the ocean responds to you, the lake responds to me. It is... my heart, so to speak. [ not literally but figuratively. ] But unlike the ocean it is confined to land, which is the real reason I cannot leave.
The implications ring loud and clear, and they make a shiver go up the sea king's spine. This is going to be a lot harder than just inviting Megami to live with him in the sea, instead of his lake...especially when the lake itself is magical. It would not do well to simply try and merge something of that nature with the sea itself.]
I can see why you have remained here for such a long time, then. I would be hesitant to try to leave myself...but there must be something that can be done. You have the ability to grant wishes, surely, but that does not mean your purpose was to live on this island for all eternity.
[ You're his near-invincible sea king, HE BELIEVES IN YOU POSEIDON
Though the mention of "everything else" makes him... feel a little guilty. Here they are being like this and getting kinda-sorta-almost-possibly engaged while Choromatsu is mute and far from home... but Poseidon had needed a distraction so...
The tip of his tail curls and uncurls as he thinks for a moment ]
Can... I ask for one more thing before you take your leave tonight?
It's... getting late so I presume you will not be staying here for much longer...
[Well...Poseidon doesn't at all regret coming here, that's for sure. If he stayed in the ocean he'd have probably done things he regretted, only making matters worse for Choromatsu and everyone else involved.
The question does perk him up, however.]
Ah, yes...my sons will probably wonder where I have gone...it would not do to upset them any further.
[ He suddenly finds himself embarrassed again but... well he just gave permission to court him and a marriage quest, there shouldn't be anything wrong with it. He just regathers his courage again ]
Can... Could... C-Could you... h-h-hold me... for a while...?
...N-Not like this but... y-you know... c-closer... and with your b-bare hand...
[ he wants to feel warm and safe... just for a little while... ]
His expression softens a bit, and he holds out his bare hand before gently tipping the one with Megami in it forward, giving him space to scoot from one palm to the other.]
Of course. I will stay here with you as long as you would like. My sons know I have to stay out late some nights.
[ He slithers into the hand and no sooner than once he's in there does he let his tail wrap around and intertwine with Poseidon's fingers, even going down to the wrist. Not even shaking that arm could get him off now. ]
Th-Thank you... truthfully I have never been... embraced before... at least not with my consent anyway...
[ Yeaaaaaaaaah a lot of those other gods got way too close on more than one occasion, though that's as far as it ever went ]
It... It is all right, you don't have to do that... it was a long time ago, and it never went further than an embrace and... well, I suppose there was that time he turned into an eagle and--
[ attempted... kidnapping...
......
let's not tell potential future husband about that ]
He backed off when told and stopped coming here after I threatened to tell his wife.
[Poseidon huffs. It sounds like Zeus alright...he's always been running around on his poor wife the moment he sees someone he likes, thinking he can get laid quick without nobody noticing...a difficult feat when you are a god.]
If you say so. I know how he can be, so...I am not surprised to hear this.
[He looks over to the water, his tail flicking again.]
[ Megami stretches himself out in Poseidon's hand, laying himself down. Depending on how close Poseidon brought him to the rest of his body he might be back to doing a bunch of nuzzling again. ]
...It makes me kinda happy though. That... you care like this...
[ enough to want to have a "word" with your jerk older brother ]
[OUR CHILDREN...that catches Poseidon off guard enough for him to have to pause for a moment because holy emotions batman, especially when he feels Megami's coils squeeze his hand.]
I...I do, yes. They used to all fit in one hand, in fact.
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[The stipulations are fair and to be expected. Of course he would want his sons to meet him first and foremost...but he has no doubt that they would like him. They would honestly probably be more frustrated with their father for not telling him about him until now...
And then Choromatsu...he still doesn't know about him, but it's a reasonable thing to suggest either way. And he wouldn't know what to do without Megami's continued help, so that isn't something he's willing to risk.
But...the actual request. A way of some sort to sever him from the island he calls his home...it's a tall order, one that Poseidon honestly isn't sure where to even start with fulfilling. Most other gods would brute force a solution, or demand he not give them the impossible.
But Megami said it was not impossible.]
I accept your quest, as well as your stipulations. I will find a way to free you from this island. I promise.
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Thank you...
I... I know it's not an easy task... I apologize for that. Truthfully I probably could think of an easier one but...
[ Once more he sighs, and looks down ]
...The only kind of life I could imagine being more miserable than the one I am living now... is one where I am wed but cannot live with my husband or family.
[ Being together only when they visit would destroy him ]
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[Poseidon allows his expression to soften into a smile. It takes some mental convincing on his part, but he eventually gets himself to reach back down with his bare finger, just barely letting his fingertip brush the side of Megami's head.]
I fear that...after all of this time, and over so much time, I have become rather fond. I am not willing to give up too easily.
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Then I will wait... for as long as it takes you.
...Shall I tell you what I do know about my binding here? If it will help...
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Oh, yes...that would be quite helpful, actually.
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The truth is... though I say it is the island I am bound to that is not... entirely correct. The reality is, I am bound to my lake.
[ He points towards the undergrowth of the island, the direction of his lake. Truthfully it isn't very far from shore. ]
In much the same way the ocean responds to you, the lake responds to me. It is... my heart, so to speak. [ not literally but figuratively. ] But unlike the ocean it is confined to land, which is the real reason I cannot leave.
...That is about all I can tell you though.
[ he hopes it helps even just a little ]
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[That seems...really damn dangerous, actually. If anyone else knew this they could easily cause him a lot of damage.]
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[ hence why no one else knew ]
I-It's also the source of my wish granting powers so I... as I said before, I will likely lose them if you succeed...
I may... I may also... go unconscious for some time... I don't know.
[ or. you know. die. ]
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The implications ring loud and clear, and they make a shiver go up the sea king's spine. This is going to be a lot harder than just inviting Megami to live with him in the sea, instead of his lake...especially when the lake itself is magical. It would not do well to simply try and merge something of that nature with the sea itself.]
I can see why you have remained here for such a long time, then. I would be hesitant to try to leave myself...but there must be something that can be done. You have the ability to grant wishes, surely, but that does not mean your purpose was to live on this island for all eternity.
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When you say that... it makes me really want to believe you're right..
That's why I feel... no, I know... if anyone can do this, you can.
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[THAT'S A LOT OF FAITH TO BE PUTTING IN HIM...but it makes Poseidon flush regardless, his tail flicking from one side to the other.]
I am going to do everything I can. Compared to everything else I have been dealing with lately...it should not be hard at all.
[Ha...ha...]
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Though the mention of "everything else" makes him... feel a little guilty. Here they are being like this and getting kinda-sorta-almost-possibly engaged while Choromatsu is mute and far from home... but Poseidon had needed a distraction so...
The tip of his tail curls and uncurls as he thinks for a moment ]
Can... I ask for one more thing before you take your leave tonight?
It's... getting late so I presume you will not be staying here for much longer...
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The question does perk him up, however.]
Ah, yes...my sons will probably wonder where I have gone...it would not do to upset them any further.
What is it?
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Can... Could... C-Could you... h-h-hold me... for a while...?
...N-Not like this but... y-you know... c-closer... and with your b-bare hand...
[ he wants to feel warm and safe... just for a little while... ]
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His expression softens a bit, and he holds out his bare hand before gently tipping the one with Megami in it forward, giving him space to scoot from one palm to the other.]
Of course. I will stay here with you as long as you would like. My sons know I have to stay out late some nights.
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Th-Thank you... truthfully I have never been... embraced before... at least not with my consent anyway...
[ Yeaaaaaaaaah a lot of those other gods got way too close on more than one occasion, though that's as far as it ever went ]
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Neither have I...at least not truly...
[...wait.]
...what do you mean, without your consent?
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[ ah. yes. well there's one quick way to explain this: ]
Your brother. Zeus. He has come here too.
...A few times in fact.
[ need he say more ]
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[He holds Megami a little closer to himself.]
...I see. Perhaps I will be paying my brother a visit, sometime.
[Just for old times sake...]
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It... It is all right, you don't have to do that... it was a long time ago, and it never went further than an embrace and... well, I suppose there was that time he turned into an eagle and--
[ attempted... kidnapping...
......
let's not tell potential future husband about that ]
He backed off when told and stopped coming here after I threatened to tell his wife.
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If you say so. I know how he can be, so...I am not surprised to hear this.
[He looks over to the water, his tail flicking again.]
...he should be thankful he can embrace his wife.
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...It makes me kinda happy though. That... you care like this...
[ enough to want to have a "word" with your jerk older brother ]
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[The side of Poseidon's hand is pressed right up against his chest, so...yeah, plenty of nuzzling can happen if he wants.
He tilts his head a little, bending his index finger to brush the top of Megami's head.]
Of course. I cannot say I did not have much to care for before, what with the sea and all, but...this is different.
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When his head is brushed he gives the parts of Poseidon's hand that he's wrapped around a gentle squeeze. He can feel himself blushing again. ]
Did you hold your-- [ e stops himself ] our children like this as well?
[ because speaking of things to care for ]
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[OUR CHILDREN...that catches Poseidon off guard enough for him to have to pause for a moment because holy emotions batman, especially when he feels Megami's coils squeeze his hand.]
I...I do, yes. They used to all fit in one hand, in fact.
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