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[karappo]

[The first day Choromatsu had gone missing, Poseidon had come to Megami's island seeking his help. The second day, he learned that he'd become human and was now living with his human lovers on land. And on the third day, today...he returns to Megami's island about midday, having spend the better part of the morning working on other things. As to be expected, through his grief, his work for the ocean had gone a bit lax compared to normal. The sea itself was exceedingly treacherous, especially out in open waters. Mysteriously though, the waters remained calm all around the goddess' island, yet were visibly choppy in the distance.

When Poseidon comes by today, it's overcast. Possibly a side affect of Poseidon's own mood, but also possibly due to Zeus just having a bad day and wanting to take it out on the surface. Whatever the case, it's looking like it might rain soon. He decides to come up on a different side of the island, finding himself confronted with steep walls of rock that lead up to the volcano that erupted all those years ago. The rocks themselves seemed to be formed from magma that dumped into the sea, leaving huge caverns and caves just below the water's surface that Megami possibly didn't even know about.

Once Poseidon is at the island proper, he carefully adjusts a satchel he'd been carrying around his neck like a necklace before calling out in a voice loud enough for the whole island to hear.]

Megami! Are you awake?

[matteimasu]

[ For lack of a better word, yes, you could describe his current state as awake. After he'd woken up alone after Poseidon had left, he managed to make it back to his lake and... hadn't left since. As much as he hated to admit it, being away from his lake was so long drained him badly and left him a little weak, so he had stayed there to recuperate and go over the previous day's event again. ...He kinda can't believe any of that happened. It was while he was floating and still in a bit of a half awake stupor, that he hears Poseidon call for him. It takes him a moment. And then he's bounding out of the lake and slithering towards shore. It's not long before Poseidon will see him, a little out of breath, still a little wet, leaf crown askew and not in full human form - he left his tail alone today. ] I-I'm awake...!!

[karappo]

[Poseidon had just been finding a sandbar to stick his trident into for the time being when Megami suddenly appears on the shore, causing him to light up and lift head and shoulders out of the water. He pauses, however, when he sees how Megami himself is pretty well drenched...]

Ah...is everything alright?

[matteimasu]

Y-Yes, everything's fine...! [ He tries to sort himself out, straighten out his toga, dry it with magic, etc... ] I was just... r-resting in the lake...

[karappo]

[Oh, that's right...he probably usually slept there, didn't he? And Poseidon just........left him on the...shore...]

Y...are you sure? I- m-maybe I should not have left you where I did...I just cannot leave the water, you see-

[matteimasu]

N-No, it's fine! I didn't sleep out here very long anyway...! [ in fact he started to stir right after Poseidon smooched him and was awake enough to see his tail vanish into the waves ] I-If anything it was... v-very improper of me to fall asleep last night... I-I apologize.

[karappo]

Non non, you have nothing to apologize for. I know you must have been tired from everything.

[Both the day's events and being outside of the lake for so long.]

Would you come sit with me at the edge of the shore?

[matteimasu]

Ah- y-yes, of course. [ He makes his way down there, taking his time. His half snake form is usually reserved for water, so travelling this way on land rather than as a full snake is taking some getting used to... but Poseidon liked it so he wants to stay this way ]

[karappo]

[He does notice that Megami has retained his snake form, and it's actually quite charming to see...especially since he said he never really used it where others could see due to their fear and aversion to it.

Poseidon moves forward and rests on his stomach on the sand, placing his elbows and forearms on the ground facing the goddess. Once he's come close enough, he extends one of his fingers to him in greeting. Megami might notice that while his crown and other armor is in place, his gauntlets are gone.]

Have you been sleeping this whole time?

[matteimasu]

[ Upon seeing that extended finger (and he does notice the lack of gauntlets) he slithers up closer and puts both hands on it. Smiling softly he shakes his head. ] No, not the whole time. But I was doing so on and off since daybreak...

[karappo]

[He smiles back, hoping that he at least got more sleep than Poseidon himself...which was none. Again.]

Well, I hope you rested well either way. I have been up since early this morning trying to keep things in order, you know...among other things.

[matteimasu]

[ His smile falters a little at "other things" ] Did you... go to the sea witch yet...? [ his other guess would be worrying about choro ]

[karappo]

Mm. Contrary to what I was saying before...no. I have not gone to her yet. After thinking about it, I realized that confronting her so soon might spell more trouble for my son than he is even dealing with now...I have no way to guarantee that, of course, but I also do not know the level of influence over him she already has. I am afraid of doing anything to set her off, lest she use him as leverage against me.

[Which he has absolutely no doubt she would, given the chance.]

[matteimasu]

I see... that is probably for the best. [ though he personally would still like to tell that witch to go fuck herself ]

[karappo]

It is not a desirable course of action, but...it is how it will be for the time being. But she is not off the hook by any means.

[Honestly, this whole thing with Megami was the only thing that gave him the chance to cool off and think it over in the first place.]

I assume you have not heard anything different since we parted?

[matteimasu]

Not too much, no. Mostly just things that happened yesterday, like Choromatsu getting to meet the king. He seems to still be... fine.

[karappo]

Mmm...I am happy he is doing well.

[He misses him so damn much though. But he's going to try and not think about it, as impossible as that may be. At least having someone his "age" to talk to helps.]

His brothers have been reluctant to stray far from home lately. I am glad to be able to keep a closer eye on them, but...I know they are afraid. They do not fully understand why Choromatsu left as he did...I do not think he spoke of his intentions or love to anyone, really. Besides...myself.

[He tightens his smile a bit, lifting his finger a fraction to also lift Megami's hands.]

But for now, he is safe...and that is the best I can hope for. I did not come to the island today to lament my woes to you a second time...I actually have something for you.

[matteimasu]

...Eh? [ oh, that... surprises him ] Something... for me?

[karappo]

Mhmm.

[He gently pulls his hand away so he can use both to start untying the satchel.]

Ah- close your eyes for me, would you?

[matteimasu]

Um... all right. [ he closes his eyes and clasps his now free hands together in front of him ]

[karappo]

[There's a bit of rustling as Poseidon gets the satchel open, having to balance the thing he pulls out on one finger it's so small to him. He brings down his other hand to veeery gently pluck off the laurel usually adorning Megami's head, and a second later it's replaced with something else.

It's a similar laurel made entirely of seashells, pearls, starfish, and many other sea artifacts similar to the ones his children wear, yet more refined and carefully chosen. He has even somehow woven seaweed into it to make it remain predominantly green.

There is one other thing he created when making this, but...he has to save it for a more appropriate time.]

Okay. You may open your eyes.

[matteimasu]

[ He feels the laurel being lifted off and gets confused, but is even more so when something new is placed on his head, something that feels heavier.

What did...?

When he's allowed to open his eyes his hands go up to his head, gingerly touching all the shells and ornaments and slowly starting to realize what this is, all his face begins to turn scarlet ]

Poseidon, is this...?

[ he needs to go find a way to get a look at it but he isn't moving to do so yet ]

[karappo]

[Finding a way to look won't be hard, because the water suddenly rises up the shore just to the very edge of where Megami rests, giving him a place to look at his reflection among the waves.]

Our sons wanted to help collect some of the seashells for it, but...I figured you could do with a garment befitting us merfolk, even if you remain on this island for some time.

[matteimasu]

[ He moves just enough to let himself get a good look at his reflection in the water and just... Hearing everything Poseidon says... mentioning that his... their sons helped collect the shells... Both of his hands find their way to his mouth and tears form in his eyes ] I... It's beautiful... [ Don't cry don't cry don't cry-- fuck, shit, he's crying ]

[karappo]

[HE HAD A FEELING HE MIGHT...but at least they are tears from being moved, and not upset ones or anything. After a moment, Megami will see Poseidon's face reflected into the water just behind him, exceedingly fond as he looks on at the image of him wearing a crown of seashells and pearls.]

You make it so.