more gay god dads and their six awful mer sons

[matteimasu]

continued from the last post

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[karappo]

Well...if you want to try it on there, yes. But we could just as easily bring it home first. Whatever you are most comfortable doing.

[matteimasu]

Oh! [ THANK GOD ] That is a relief! I would much prefer that! ...Can I confess something a little embarrassing?

[karappo]

Ah? Of course you can.

[Oh boy, is it more embarrassing than his current issue because Poseidon can't imagine what it might be.]

[matteimasu]

[ WELL... ] T-Truthfully, when the boys offered me their clothes, I... t-took them up on it because I... was thinking about what you said... About me looking... what were your words again? "Devastatingly attractive"? [ a.k.a. super hot ]

[karappo]

[OH. Right. ...he did say that, didn't he?

Almost immediately as they start to descend among the "buildings", Poseidon feels his face flush so deeply that he has to look elsewhere.]

A-ah, yes...my opinion as far as that goes still stands. Though I...

[He clears his throat.]

Would not expect you to dress that way out in public. N-not unless you wanted to.

[matteimasu]

[ Amphitrite's own scales are flushed and he's looking away as well ]

I... I think that... y-you are the only one... that I want to let see me like this...

[ oh

OH......... ]

[karappo]

[O h.

Poseidon's fins pin against his head briefly, but he still turns to wave at a few merfolk as they pass by. People are starting to get excited now that they've realized that Poseidon has come to town for a visit.]

That is fine...we will just let you change once we get back to the reef.

[He'll just be thinking about that until they get back that's all.]

[matteimasu]

Y-Yes... [ At the sight of the people he curls himself tighter around Poseidon, hiding his head again. ]

[karappo]

It is alright.

[He reassures him under his breath, cupping his hand around him slightly so he's less in full view of the others. They probably don't quite know what they're looking at. Mostly, the only part they recognize is Poseidon himself.

The sea king swims into a large open area that looks somewhat like an outdoor bazaar with lots of different wares being sold by merfolk of all different kinds. There is one area flanked by seaweed that Poseidon swims for that is being run by a woman currently shaking out a billowing piece meant to be tied on a belt to be worn around the waist. Once she notices Poseidon, he begins chatting with her amicably, explaining that he would like for her to see if she has something a bit less revealing in stock. Poseidon would make something himself, but his magic only goes so far...and he's not the best at making clothing. Especially nothing that's meant to be modest.

He turns to look at Amphitrite once she's disappeared for the moment.]

You may find someday that you want to try and change up your wardrobe a bit. This would be the place to come do that.

[matteimasu]

I see... ...Is this where the boys' clothes came from as well?

[karappo]

[He nods.]

The bases came from here, anyway. I added some things myself...accessories, protection spells...look around you.

[He holds Amphitrite out slightly, and what he'll immediately notice is that, while...revealing and ornate in ways, they're almost plain compared to what their children wear. No fancy headpieces or flowing garments...it's definitely a lot more reserved.]

I cannot conjure decent fabric, but everything else...

[matteimasu]

Ahh...

[ Even if he doesn't conjure the fabric he's pretty impressed ]

You are such a kind father, Poseidon.

[ which he knew already but it bares repeating ]

[karappo]

[Poseidon smiles as the female mer returns, handing Poseidon a long, neutral sort of gown. It is not quite like Megami's toga in that it has two sleeves instead of one and doesn't have to be tied, but it's quite long for something an average merperson would wear. What's more, it covers up the front entirely, which is what Poseidon was after.

Poseidon has her hold it up so Amphitrite can see.]

Would this suit you for me to work on, love?

[matteimasu]

[ This poor mermaid is probably confused as heck at all this and is probably going to be even more confused when the eel thing talks. ] Oh! Yes that would be perfect!

[karappo]

[Yeah, uh. She stiffens markedly when it talks, her complexion paling somewhat as Poseidon smiles and turns his attention back to her, snapping her back to attention.]

Excellent! We will take this one, then. Thank you so much. I will have the payment to you shortly.

[She shakes her head, insisting that he doesn't need to pay anything, but no doubt she'll find some jewels or something in her shop one morning soon. She folds the robe and hands it to Poseidon, who carefully picks it up between two fingers and places it in a satchel around his side.]

There we are. Would you like to see more of the sea before we head home and work on this?

[matteimasu]

[ Amphitrite make a note to properly introduce himself to this mer later. He feel a little guilty about confusing her like this, though even more so about making Poseidon look kinda crazy. Truthfully he would like to go home right away so he can change faster... but he has been wanting to see more and it IS a moment they have alone, without the boys... they're out here anyway, they may as well. ] If you feel up to it, my love. I would love to, but I do not want you overexerting yourself so soon.

[karappo]

[She would probably appreciate that. For now, she's probably going to keep what she saw to herself.]

I do, do not worry about me!

[Poseidon turns away and swims back up through the bazaar, waving a little now and then at the merchildren that go rushing past him, some of them following for a ways and asking if he can come play until he tells them he has other things to do today, but maybe later.

He speaks up again once they are well out of earshot of others, swimming up closer to the open sea again.]

I very much enjoy visiting this place when I have the chance to. All of the people here mean much to me.

[matteimasu]

I think... I can understand that feeling. [ He smiles wistfully, remembering the island... ] It will be nice to be able to interact with the people... outside of when they came directly to me many of my interactions with my people were quite limited.

[karappo]

I do hope it will be an enjoyable experience for you. I know it has been some time, after all...but they are all very excited to meet you, I know that much.

[He slows down once they've left the city proper, back out into the open ocean as little schools of fish swim by and yet more coral looms in the distance. There's even a sea turtle coming their way, slowly.]

[matteimasu]

[ Okay he is eyeing that turtle right away. Though can you blame him, they're what he's most familiar with ]

Ah! A turtle...!

I only ever got to see the ones from the sea once in a blue moon...!

[ when it was egg laying and hatching time usually ]

[karappo]

[OH HEY let's slow down in our swimming so that turtle can catch up, slowly drawing its big flippers through the water as it floats on by.]

They are quite beautiful, aren't they? Every year we can see the turtles swimming towards the shore to lay their eggs from our reef.

[matteimasu]

Yes! That was the only time I got to see them if I was lucky. Though usually it was just the babies. [ WHICH WERE SO CUTE......... ] They're so much bigger than the ones in the lake...

[karappo]

Would you like to get a closer look?

[It's swimming very slowly, and doesn't seem to be paying them much mind. Most sea creatures know and feel comfortable around Poseidon as it is.]

[matteimasu]

[ His beady little snake eyes light up and almost start sparkling ] Ah! Yes please! I-If we are not bothering it...!

[karappo]

I am sure she hardly knows we are here.

[He swims by slowly, coming a bit closer to where the turtle is swimming quietly along. She doesn't seem to be going anywhere particular, probably having just left a nearby algae field she'd had her fill of. Poseidon keeps a respectful distance, yet comes close enough for Amphitrite to be able to see her in detail.]