[Poseidon seems amused by the insistence on modesty, especially since it's not so much an issue down in the ocean. But it's more endearing than anything. Don't worry, he understands.]
Not if you preferred it, no. You can still wear whatever you would like, Amphitrite.
[ Honestly it's in part that he's just too used to his more ambiguous look. Exposing his chest gives the fact he isn't technically a "goddess", "queen", "mother" or "wife" away too fast...
...and ok yeah he's self conscious about it too. Maybe. ]
E-Either way... I suppose I will have to... leave that to you Poseidon...
Oh, you do not have to worry about that. When the time comes, I will have so many things for you to wear that you will not be able to go through them all, I am sure.
[After all, Poseidon himself came up with and coordinated their sons' clothing with a bit of help from a few merfolk who worked more closely with underwater textiles and things. Most importantly though, at least one thing will probably be enchanted in some way. A small bit of extra protection, just in case.
Poseidon takes a moment to look the goddess over, eyeing the torn bits of toga that he'd been using to clean him off.]
In the meantime though, we can find you a toga identical to your old one until my strength returns. Along with anything else you might like, of course.
[He finally has his bae so he's gotta spoil him with all the riches a god could possibly own.]
[ GOOD SPOIL THE BAE... spoil away all the bad memories of all the gifts certain other shitty gods kept trying to win him over with. ]
That would be perfect, dear.
[ Though speaking of spoiling and things to wear... ]
A-And I s-suppose... f-for the c-ceremony, we will n-need...
[ ...okay he's having a hard time saying it because he still cannot believe that this is all real yet and they are really going to have a ceremony oh god he's really going to be wed. He fidgets with his hands, thinking about what might soon be on his left one... ]
[ He turns red again at that. He's gotten most of his torso cleaned up now and was ready to discard the current scrap of toga... but instead of tearing off another piece he swims back up Poseidon and buries himself against his collarbone, tucking his whole little body between chin, neck and chest ]
That's right...
My Poseidon...
[ He said something similar earlier but... honestly saying these words gives him such joy, he feels like he could get drunk off them. ]
Poseidon is admittedly a bit startled at first by the sudden shift, feeling the goddess curl up against him like that. It...just feels so nice. It feels so, so nice.
He relaxes, closing his eyes and tilting his head to one side, resting his cheek against his coils that wrap up and over his shoulder.]
Is that what you do when the weather gets cold? Hibernate?
[Not that Poseidon knows much about snakes...he knows that a lot of ocean dwelling creatures will swim to other parts of the sea to escape the cold, but most of the time they are content where they are.]
Not quite, though I suppose it is easier to explain it that way.
You remember how I said snakes were cold blooded, yes? That they react to external temperatures? When it gets too cold... well, their bodies stop. Until it gets warm again.
[ OH GEEZ he's still wrapped around you, you know!! ]
I-It is fine! Please do not worry! I told you before, did I not? That though I am half snake I am not cold blooded like they are! Please do not be so alarmed...!
[ HE WAS JUST USING IT AS A WAY TO FLIRT... ]
...Though come to think of it, it... never has gotten cold enough in my lake to know for sure what effect it has on me I... suppose...
I...I am sorry. I forgot about that...it is just that the sea gets very cold during the winter time. Even the us merfolk have to be careful when it gets to freezing temperatures.
[He lifts a hand to stroke his scales. Please don't freeze he'll cry.]
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W-Well, I was fine in the lake like this... it should not be a problem with continuing to wear this sort of clothing down here, correct?
[ boy you have not even looked at the sea proper yet ]
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Not if you preferred it, no. You can still wear whatever you would like, Amphitrite.
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[ Honestly it's in part that he's just too used to his more ambiguous look. Exposing his chest gives the fact he isn't technically a "goddess", "queen", "mother" or "wife" away too fast...
...and ok yeah he's self conscious about it too. Maybe. ]
E-Either way... I suppose I will have to... leave that to you Poseidon...
[ He ain't going to know where to get them ]
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[After all, Poseidon himself came up with and coordinated their sons' clothing with a bit of help from a few merfolk who worked more closely with underwater textiles and things. Most importantly though, at least one thing will probably be enchanted in some way. A small bit of extra protection, just in case.
Poseidon takes a moment to look the goddess over, eyeing the torn bits of toga that he'd been using to clean him off.]
In the meantime though, we can find you a toga identical to your old one until my strength returns. Along with anything else you might like, of course.
[He finally has his bae so he's gotta spoil him with all the riches a god could possibly own.]
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That would be perfect, dear.
[ Though speaking of spoiling and things to wear... ]
A-And I s-suppose... f-for the c-ceremony, we will n-need...
[ ...okay he's having a hard time saying it because he still cannot believe that this is all real yet and they are really going to have a ceremony oh god he's really going to be wed. He fidgets with his hands, thinking about what might soon be on his left one... ]
...wh-what all wed couples n-need...
[ Nailed it. ]
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That is right...we are nearing the cusp of being wed, and I never even provided you with anything for our engagement, did I?
[Much less for actually being wed.]
Tell me...what would you say your favorite color is?
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It is green. Definitely green.
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[Not as much as blue, but. Green and blue are close naturally.]
Emeralds would look very fine on you, I think.
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[ he smiles ]
You know, I used to tire of when men tried to tell me what jewels would look good on me.
[ Mainly because 90% of it was... Adranus... ]
It is nice to hear it from someone who actually cares about my preferences for a change. Very nice.
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As opposed to what those others would have done for you, what I will create will be special. Personal. No one in the world will have what you have.
[He mirrors that smile, his fins lowering a little.]
Just like no one in the world but you will have me.
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That's right...
My Poseidon...
[ He said something similar earlier but... honestly saying these words gives him such joy, he feels like he could get drunk off them. ]
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[Oh no.
Oh no.
Poseidon is admittedly a bit startled at first by the sudden shift, feeling the goddess curl up against him like that. It...just feels so nice. It feels so, so nice.
He relaxes, closing his eyes and tilting his head to one side, resting his cheek against his coils that wrap up and over his shoulder.]
I love you so much, Amphitrite.
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And I you... just as much.
[ He cuddles closer ]
The sea... is colder than I expected but...
You... are still so warm...
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[Just stay wrapped around him all the time, please. He's totally okay with that.]
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Mmm... I will leave that in your very capable hands then~ Lest I go into hibernation again.
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[Not that Poseidon knows much about snakes...he knows that a lot of ocean dwelling creatures will swim to other parts of the sea to escape the cold, but most of the time they are content where they are.]
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You remember how I said snakes were cold blooded, yes? That they react to external temperatures? When it gets too cold... well, their bodies stop. Until it gets warm again.
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[That actually throws Poseidon for a moment, because they...stop??]
A..are you saying you die?
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[ oops ]
N-No, they don't die...! W-Well I guess they could if it's extremely cold for too long, b-but...!
I-It's more like they stay... just barely alive?
[ THAT'S NOT HELPING ]
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[No?? Poseidon tries to sit up, suddenly, but when he does it makes him a little dizzy and he has to lay back down.]
T-that is terrible! And dangerous!
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I-It is fine! Please do not worry! I told you before, did I not? That though I am half snake I am not cold blooded like they are! Please do not be so alarmed...!
[ HE WAS JUST USING IT AS A WAY TO FLIRT... ]
...Though come to think of it, it... never has gotten cold enough in my lake to know for sure what effect it has on me I... suppose...
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I...I am sorry. I forgot about that...it is just that the sea gets very cold during the winter time. Even the us merfolk have to be careful when it gets to freezing temperatures.
[He lifts a hand to stroke his scales. Please don't freeze he'll cry.]
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[He hugs him a little closer to his neck, as if for emphasis on that promise.]
If it gets too cold down here, we can go to your lake for a short time, together. I would not mind taking trips back and forth to check up on things.
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