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.]
[That seems to have calmed him down from that momentary scare, though that probably will linger in the back of his mind once the colder months start to set in...maybe he'll have to find him some sort of warmer thing to wear down here...]
I hope you know that means I am going to hold you to that. Us doing that someday, I mean.
[I mean. They probably want to, it's just a matter of how long they'd survive on their own.]
Oh! Choromatsu had been telling me about human customs while you were recovering...us merfolk tend to celebrate unions together, but humans often spend time on trips alone that they call "honeymoons". I assume this means you take your partner somewhere you can see the moonlight?
...It will not be too boring though, would it? Since you have been to my island many times now... though I suppose there is a lot of it I have not had the chance to show you yet...
[He nudges him with the side of his face, being very careful to make it more of a nuzzle as opposed to a headbutt.]
Now that I can walk for a time on land, I want to see your entire island. If I am to show you all the sea has to offer, it is only fair I see what is special to you, non?
[Poseidon laughs along with him, feeling his exhaustion really start to set in the more comfortable the goddess gets. It's becoming so hard not to just...drift off to sleep...]
It will be truly a momentous occasion...assuming we can trust our sons in our absence...
[ Honestly he could easily fall back to sleep like this too. Even though he really wants to make sure the boys don't have to see all this magma and such... but then again there's nothing to do about the burns so they'll probably find out anyway ]
Ah yes, well... they are adults now, right?
...Have they ever been left alone for long periods of time before?
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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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Well, I... I would certainly not mind that...
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[That seems to have calmed him down from that momentary scare, though that probably will linger in the back of his mind once the colder months start to set in...maybe he'll have to find him some sort of warmer thing to wear down here...]
I hope you know that means I am going to hold you to that. Us doing that someday, I mean.
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...Ah, what is that thing married couples do after their wedding again? I know there is a custom of going some place to be alone for a while.
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Oh! Choromatsu had been telling me about human customs while you were recovering...us merfolk tend to celebrate unions together, but humans often spend time on trips alone that they call "honeymoons". I assume this means you take your partner somewhere you can see the moonlight?
[With your honey.
Honeymoon.]
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What a cute name... I would assume that is what it means too!
[ what the hell goddess you lived around humans why are YOU making this mistake now ]
The moon does look nice from the island... hmm...
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Poseidon turns slightly, looking up at Megami curled up on and near his shoulder again.]
Why don't we go on one? Right after we are wed! Your island would be perfect for it!
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[ a pause ]
...It will not be too boring though, would it? Since you have been to my island many times now... though I suppose there is a lot of it I have not had the chance to show you yet...
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[He nudges him with the side of his face, being very careful to make it more of a nuzzle as opposed to a headbutt.]
Now that I can walk for a time on land, I want to see your entire island. If I am to show you all the sea has to offer, it is only fair I see what is special to you, non?
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And I would love to show you all of it.
It's a date then-- or... I suppose... a honeymoon! [ he can't help laughing a little ]
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It will be truly a momentous occasion...assuming we can trust our sons in our absence...
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Ah yes, well... they are adults now, right?
...Have they ever been left alone for long periods of time before?
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