more gay god dads and their six awful mer sons

[matteimasu]

continued from the last post

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[karappo]

You are a welcome distraction.

[And so the painful honeymoon phase begins...it's a really good thing their sons don't have to listen to this right now.

He swims over to collect the fabric in his arms.]

Mmm, I do want this to be a surprise, though...

[He looks down in thought, then turns his attention back to Amphitrite.]

Could I have you do me a favor while I work on this?

[matteimasu]

[ Honestly is the honeymoon phase ever going to end with these two. Will it. ] A favor? What is it?

[karappo]

[Possibly never.]

I want you to return to the shore of your island, your island specifically, and pick out a few of the nicest shells you can find and return them to me. By the time you get back, your clothes will be finished.

[matteimasu]

Oh... you mean alone? ...It is not far, is it? [ because it occurs to him that while he can still sense it, he's not completely sure how far they actually are. ]

[karappo]

It is not very far, no. Our sons got to the point where they were leaving home to head for your island before I was even ready to go...it is a very easy path to follow. You will be fine.

[matteimasu]

Well... all right then. I shall go then. [ He pauses for a moment, then turns and digs into the sash he's wearing. ] Ah-- just a second though. [ He pulls out some kind of medal and hands it to Poseidon. Upon inspection, it's clearly the one Megami had on the shoulder of his old toga. ] If you could incorporate this somehow... I would be most grateful. It was given to me by my parents and bears my father's emblem... [ ...which, to be honest, he's not sure if it makes it okay for him to keep wearing considering who his parents were. Is that a conflict of interest, wearing a prior sea king's emblem while married to the current one...? Well, not like anyone mortal will recognize it anyway. And it is the only thing he has left from them... ]

[karappo]

[To a god with a weaker constitution, that might have been an issue. But for Poseidon, no matter how jealous or vengeful of a god he could be at times, Amphitrite’s happiness came first. He reaches out and takes the medal carefully in hand while still keeping the fabric draped over his other arm.]

I will do what I can, I promise.

[And, just for good measure, he swims over to him again so he can give him a brief peck on the lips.]

I love you. I will see you soon.

[matteimasu]

[ He turns bright red again at being kissed again but he smiles ] Thank you. I love you too. [ And then he's a snake again but a giant one Because he is still not going out like this. He nuzzles his snout against the side of Poseidon's head, before taking off and leaving the reef ]

[karappo]

[Once the river goddess is gone, Poseidon becomes his full size again and swims off into the deeper recesses of his room to work, surrounded by jewels and trinkets and all the other things he keeps down here. Mostly, he’s using what he has to put an outfit together for his beloved, something to cover him up enough to where he will feel comfortable wearing it. Mostly the same as what he used to wear, but with some changes...personal touches to make it clear that he had a new life with the undersea dwelling folk.

He makes sure to include the medal, setting it into the shoulder similar to how it was before. From there, it is just a matter of a bit of magic to change the look...

Their sons come home in the middle of his work, and he has to tell them to spend their time in their own room today. Dad was going to be very busy today, and Mom as well. That didn’t satisfy them, obviously, but they knew better than to bother Poseidon while he was actually working.]

[matteimasu]

[ The sun's started setting but though the sons have come home, Amphitrite has... not.

Maybe he got lost? ]

[karappo]

[Um no he refuses?

Poseidon finishes working, and...Amphitrite isn’t home. He’s reminded of this when one of their sons asks about him, wanting to see him before bed. Ultimately, Poseidon has to send them off to sleep himself before quickly putting aside his work for the time being.

Then, only waiting a short time longer, Poseidon swallows his fear and leaves the reef, heading for the island.]

[matteimasu]

[ On the island, Amphitrite is not at the beach where they'd usually meet, however there's clear signs that he was here. A trail in the sand that could only belong to a giant serpent, and then foot steps... and then a snake trail again, like he thought turning into a human had been a bad idea and transformed back rather quickly.

They lead all the way down the beach and should Poseidon follow them... eventually he'll find the white snake form of his soon to be wife.

Amphitrite himself seems to be at a loss, keeping his head low as he stares ahead at--

Oh.

A sealed off cave.

...He hasn't noticed Poseidon yet. ]

I need to get to AL backtags but Im too emotionally drained so...gay dads

[karappo]

[It's such a relief, to actually find him and not the remnants of a struggle, and Amphitrite huddled in a cave, hurt and afraid. But despite all of this, he's not sure what he was expecting to see when he comes up onto the island, taking a moment to shift forms and size himself so he can walk.

He comes up quietly, and it isn't long before he realizes what it is he is looking at. The cave...or, more accurately, Adranus' tomb.

He doesn't announce his presence, not yet. He waits to see what he'll do, if anything, first.]

big feel

[matteimasu]

[ For a long time he does nothing. And honestly, he's probably been doing a lot of nothing for a while, even before Poseidon came. Eventually though he shifts into his natural form and slithers to what remains of the entrance. He's quiet there too... but eventually his hands ball into tight fists. ] You... tormented me for so long...

[karappo]

[...oh dear.

Poseidon feels his chest grow tight as he moves a bit closer, keeping himself hidden by a cluster of rocks at a respectful distance. He's unsure what Amphitrite plans on doing...though he is certain that the danger of the volcanic god is passed.]

1/2

[matteimasu]

[ He lifts one of his hands, unballs it and places it on the rock sealing the entrance. ]

Can you still hear me in there? Even though you are gone from this world? Does your spirit still linger? I hope you still can...

[ He sighs... ]

[matteimasu]

[ And then suddenly draws his arm back and punches the rock ] Because maybe for once you will actually listen to me, you worthless piece of shit fuckboy god!! [ aH,,, ]

[karappo]

[OH

UH

Poseidon's eyes widen a little when he sees Amphitrite punch the rock, even moreso when he starts to openly curse at Adranus' resting place.

...and yet he continues to not interrupt him. He feels like he needs this.]

this took 5ever

[matteimasu]

[ Amphitrite continues on, punching the rock a bit more here and there. ] I hate you! I hate you so much! "Ohhh, Goddess you are so beautiful, I need you!" "That fire in your eyes is so lovely I must make it mine!" "I will not let anyone have you, you belong to me!" FUCK YOU! JUST FUCK YOU! I am NOT some kind of... object for you to own and take your... MOMMY ISSUES out on and I NEVER WAS!! The time that I knew you was hell! Every second I ever had to listen to you was excruciating and terrible! What the hell did half of that even mean?! Did you ever even listen to yourself?! Was I supposed to find any of that attractive?! [ His snake tail turns to legs but just so he can kick the entrance a couple of times ] And then as if it was not enough to torment me... you slaughter my people and threaten my children...! All whom did nothing to you! And you have the gall to then try and kill the love of my life! Nothing will ever ease my burning hatred for you! Not even millennia! NOTHING!! You despicable, worthless, disgustingly vile... creep! [ He falls to knees after all that and settles a little finally, panting for breath after all that yelling. But he has one more thing yet to get off his chest and he does so in a much softer tone. ] My only regret is having not been there to see you die... to do you in myself... [ And then he's quiet, letting his words hang in the air as he calms back down. ]

[karappo]

[Poseidon remains quiet out of respect for Amphitrite's feelings, letting him express all of the anger, hurt, and frustration that the late god had put him through over the past few decades. It's hard to see him so upset...especially knowing on an intimate level just how badly he'd been harassed. Abused. People lost their lives over this, and that wasn't something you could take back. Adranus didn't care for humans at all...but Amphitrite obviously did, and had been crushed by it. Even Poseidon, someone who had only recently opened up to the idea of humans, could see how heartless a thing it was.

And then, to threaten his children...the only thing he had left. It was short of despicable.

His grip tightens on his trident, and he takes a breath to calm his own distant anger rising to the surface for a bit. Mostly, though, he just feels sad. If he could do it all over again, he would have afforded Amphitrite the opportunity to take some much needed revenge. But that hadn't been an option, not when it meant putting the lesser goddess into some serious danger.

Eventually, once he thinks Amphitrite is through, he steps out into the open and approaches quietly, calling out so as not to startle him.]

Amphitrite.

[matteimasu]

[ The thing is... Amphitrite had been aware Poseidon was there. At some point he realized the presence of someone watching, and could only deduce it was his husband to be. So it doesn't startle him when he calls his name.

He stays silent for a while still before speaking. ]

...I am sorry, Poseidon. I started checking up on the whole island and lost track of time... then found myself here.

[karappo]

[Ah. Poseidon comes to a stop just behind where Amphitrite has knelt in front of the cave, shaking his head.]

It is alright. There is no need to apologize.

[He doesn't blame him for coming, honestly. Especially not after everything.]

Are...you alright?

[matteimasu]

[ He turns his head back to Poseidon and smiles. ]

I will be. Do not worry. I just... had a lot to get off my chest.

[ He goes to stand ]

I am sorry you had to see that.

[karappo]

[Poseidon steps closer, then, reaching out to take his hands.]

Non non! It was-

[hot]

You- you needed that.

[matteimasu]

[ He lets Poseidon take his hands... then squeezes them. ] Yes... Yes, I suppose I did... [ He then leans his whole body against the other, resting his head on his shoulder, face buried in the nook of his neck ] I think... I need to go home now too... [ His new home. ]