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[Amphitrite might be embarrassed, but Poseidon just finds it to be adorable, honestly.

He pulls off one sleeve before moving to the other, setting them aside on the bed.]

It is alright. I can only imagine the whirlwind of activity they put you through while deciding what you should wear...it is no surprise you would be left a little confused.

Whirlwind of activity is... one way to put it.

[ Wait. If Poseidon's now taken care of both sleeves then

Oh

Fuck

The rest of the sash is on him

Shit.

He was trying to avoid doing that himself because he knows he'd get too embarrassed to do it but... well.

He moves to finish what Poseidon started... then pulls the sash away, revealing the spot where skin becomes scales. Unlike on a mer though it's a little hard to tell where exactly that is; Amphitrite's scales blend in very well with his skin and are a lot finer, so it looks a bit more like a... gradient.

Anyway point is he's basically naked now. ]

[Poseidon is a little surprised when Amphitrite takes it upon himself to finish undressing, but he's not bothered by it either. He figures he's ready to get into something more suited for him anyway...

And. Well.

Aside from the fact that he's not wearing any clothing, Poseidon has much to marvel at. Specifically, the way his body just...is, really. He's never met a being like the previously-known Megami had been, and he always really assumed that their anatomy was mostly the same save for being parts of different species. To see him like this, though...it's a completely different story.

...he's consumed by the desire to reach out and feel his scales, but he doesn't. Instead, his hands twitch faintly at his sides but he respects Amphitrite's space, trying not to let his eyes roam too much.

But. They definitely do, because he can't help himself.]

I...must sound awfully repetitive at this point. Reminding you of...just how stunning you are.

[ That... makes him turn redder ]

N-No, you do not, not at all, a-actually I...

...Y-You really still think that of me... even like this? It does not... look weird? Or disappointing...?

What?

[He seems to get over his worry about being too close, at least a little, as he swims a touch closer.]

Why...would I ever think something like that? Of course I still find you perfect in every way...you are not...different simply because you are dressed differently. Or not at all.

...Truly?

I suppose I have just... always felt a little self conscious... about this part of myself...

Mm...I understand. Having lived your life apart from your siblings...you must have felt different.

[Poseidon has an entire race of merfolk just...here. Even if he's much larger and more powerful, they are all similar in some way. Amphitrite doesn't have anything like that.]

But I truly, sincerely adore that about you.

[His eyes crease when he smiles.]

It is like I am meeting you for the first time all over again.

[ His heart melts at that and he just... closes what distance remains between them, wrapping his arms around Poseidon's shoulders and his tail around his, pressing himself against him like he did on the island ]

Thank you... You always manage to know the right thing to say.

[OH...they are close, suddenly very close. But...he all but sinks into the embrace, relaxing against the goddess now that he's less afraid of unintentionally upsetting him. This has been a touchy subject for him, after all, and all he wants is for him to feel comfortable.]

W-well...I try. You deserve to be at ease after everything you have gone through.

[ He's low enough that when he turns his head he can rest it against Poseidon's chest, listening to his heart with a content smile. ]

I appreciate it.

[ His tail tightens ]

I love you so very much, Poseidon...

[ finally he gets to instigate the "I love you"s ]

I love you too. My Amphitrite.

[He says this in a hushed tone, lifting a hand to thread his fingers through the back of his hair, careful to move them under the crown so he doesn't knock it off.]

I hope that we can be together from now on.

[ He hugs tighter ]

Of course we will be.

[ He lingers in the moment for a little longer, then pushes himself away just a bit ]

Now... would you mind uh... helping me a bit more?

[ His eyes go towards his new clothes ]

Oh- yes, of course!

[Though he’d gladly just stay here and hold onto Amphitrite forever...they can save that for their honeymoon.

He gently pulls away enough so he can pick up the long toga, gently bunching it up until the goddess can slip it easily over the top of his head. He holds it out for him this way, watching to make sure the rest of it’s length doesn’t get tangled up on itself once he puts it on.]

[ He moves quickly, swimming into the toga from the bottom, making sure he doesn't do something dumb like get his arms tangled. But everything works out and his arms and head are all where they're suppose to be.

With the toga now on he backs up a bit, taking the fabric in his hands and turning and twirling, watching it flow and sparkle in the water ]

W-Well? How does it look?

[Seeing Amphitrite so...happy fills Poseidon with a joy that he honestly can’t properly express. In fact, seeing him in his new clothing, wearing the colors of his children...it actually makes him quite emotional.

He laughs softly as he twirls in the water, discreetly brushing his bangs aside while also wiping at his eyes.]

It looks better than I ever imagined.

[He picks up the necklace, slipping it over his head.

...and for a second, he is struck. Because he looks like...

...Choromatsu. His son who he never...returned...

Poseidon shakes his head, his fins drooping ever so little. He will have to fix that. Later.]

But this is not all I have for you, Love.

[ That reaction gives Amphitrite pause... but he doesn't get a chance to ask what's wrong before Poseidon is already moving on ]

It isn't...?

[He shakes his head no, taking him by the hands and gently leading him over to sit on the edge of their bed.]

Ever since I completed your quest...that truly meant we would be destined to be wed, non?

[ He lets himself be led to the edge and takes a seat ]

Yes... yes it does. And we sealed it ourselves when you asked me too marry you...

We did...but I am afraid I did not do it properly.

Would you...allow me to try again?

Oh?

Why... yes, by all means.

[ He's a little taken aback though... what you doing boo... ]

[Poseidon never thought he would find himself clinging to human marriage customs so much, but...having heard about it from Choromatsu, he'd been touched by the gesture. Some things humans got right, after all.

He gestures for Amphitrite to wait where he is for a moment as he swims off into the deeper parts of the cavern, returning with a white speckles conch shell lined with soft seaweed. He takes it carefully in both hands, cradling it to his chest as he swims back over and then...bends down in front of Amphitrite, almost bowing in front of him with his tail curled to keep him a step beneath the edge of the bed.

He holds up the shell for Amphitrite to see, and carefully nestled inside the seaweed is a sparkling gold ring with a deep emerald jewel in the center.]

Amphitrite, formerly Megami- Goddess of the Lake- now Goddess of the River and Sea...will you marry me?

[ Amphitrite is a bit puzzled by what Poseidon's doing... but then he sees that ring in the shell and it all becomes clear.

His face turns red again, both of his hands covering his mouth as tears form in his eyes again. Finally he manages to shakily nod his head. ]

Y-Yes... a thousand times yes...!

[Poseidon knew what the answer would be, and yet it still fills him with a rush of relief.

He reaches out for Amphitrite's left hand, and once he has it he gently slips the ring onto his ring finger. Somehow, without ever being measured for it, it fits him perfectly. It glows briefly once it's put on before dulling back to normal.]

[ Amphitrite can barely see it through the tears in his eyes but even still the ring... is so beautiful...

He can't really say or think much else right now... he's lunging forward in Poseidon's direction, wrapping his arms around him once more and kissing him. He's too overcome with emotion to even consider anything else right now. ]

[Poseidon catches Amphitrite when he curls around him, kissing him back with a smile that hurts his face with its intensity. He didn't think he would be, but now he's crying while they're kissing and just...it's a mess, but a good kind of mess. If any other gods approach Amphitrite now, that ring on his finger is more of a signifier of his taken status than anything, not that Poseidon believes he'd let anyone lay a hand on him now.

He is just...so happy. And he's happy that Amphitrite is happy. He deserves this.]

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I FORGOT TO PRESS SEND WTF

you mean me all the time

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