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[There's a lot of water drops on the camera before someone wipes it off. The amount of wet red hair that follows isn't better for visibility, but someone is definitely in water at least up to their chest.

The voice is clear, thank god.]

This place is so fascinating! Have anyone else been displaced like this in other places? How many realities does even exist?

[Another wipe of a (webbed?) hand over the camera, and there's more visibility. There's a smiling face of a man in his mid-twenties with odd scars on his cheeks and fully black eyes.]

Are there any humans here that are just humans? Or do you all know magic? Do you know about non-human beings back in your world? If so, what do you think about them? If you're a human with no magic, do you wish you had such powers? Do you have any other abilities that make you more than the average person?

If you're non-human, do you hide that at home? Or do you get along with them? Is it weird to be open with it here? Are there a lot of different non-humans or just a few? Are your vampires dead or alive? Do other weres than wolves exist? Fae? Have you ever fought humans? Do you know any divines?

Do you like the sea?

[He laughs, and the camera bobs under the surface thanks to that. He quickly pulls it up again with a 'whoops'.]

Now the most important two questions! What can you tell me about the aquarium and the hydroponics garden?

...and can I buy a bunch of portable phone chargers and plastic bags from someone in exchange for fish?

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Sounds like humans everywhere are the most dangerous.

Where were you from originally then? I'm from the US so it sounds like our worlds are similar.

Humans usually react to the unknown with violence. That's the problem.

I'm from the Irish/Celtic sea. Near Wales.

Oh, Wales. I have some weird connections to Wales.

Ever heard of Owen Glendower?

Oh? Weird how?

I can't say I do... or do you mean the last human prince of Wales? Owain Glyndŵr?

Yes, that. Although I think some would argue that he was magical himself. You think he was purely human?

I honestly don't know, it's not a huge focus in mer education. I only recognize the name because he was a big deal for humans, but he might have gotten Enlightened or even Divine.

What do those terms mean, exactly? I know the definitions but with the Proper Nouns and all.

Oh, right. Well, Enlightened means a human that had broken through the Veil that separates us from them... and magic from humans. They mostly do it to become mages, or by accident after meeting one of us.

[He still wonders about that girl he met while she was caught in a riptide.]

Divine means a being that has worshipers, often enough to gain powers beyond any others of their kind. They're gods or fae rulers or even humans back in early times.

Sounds like Glendower was a little of both. Probably why he was so special. My best friend was trying to find him thinking that he would be granted a wish if he did. That's where my connection comes from.

How would someone become a mage?

Really? That's a little odd, but I don't know anything about your world, I suppose.

I'm not fully sure. I mean, fae are usually born with their magic if they can use it, and humans need to get Enlightened, as I said. I did meet one human mage who said he had used some kind of ritual to get through the Veil, but that might just be him trying to sound mysterious.

It was odd in my world too. I was just one of the few who decided to go along with him. It wouldn't hurt to get a wish, you know?

I've heard of rituals like that. From what I understand, they usually require a blood sacrifice, though. Not the easiest thing to do.

Oh, I can understand that. What was he gonna wish for?

I have no idea what they have to do for it, honestly. It's probably different from person to person. Blood sacrifice sounds plausible... and probably messy.

He just wanted to find him. It was a personal thing. He was sort of in love with Glendower. [ It's probably a joke. ]

Very messy. Although the stories I know about mermaids involve them eating people.

Oh. Well, I've heard worse love stories.

[He's so glad this is text, because oh god the nervous laughter.]

Yeah that's more a siren thing. The eating. Of people.

So sirens are like your embarrassing cousins? Stuck in the ancient Greek days?

It's just their biology. Like any predator.

What do you like to eat, then? Have you ever tried human food?

Fish, crustaceans, some sea weeds... I love crab. It's the crunch.

As for human food? Well, I've had a few tastes but mostly what you call 'carnival' food.

To be fair, humans like those things too.

Can't imagine our food would be that healthy for you, though. Especially fried.

Even sea weed?

Probably not, but I really like the sweetness! Not a lot of things under water are sweet.

I think some people do. Apparently it's healthy. I've never tried it.

What's your favorite thing so far?

Healthy but only good with sea salt and squid ink, imo

Corn dogs!

... What does squid ink taste like?

Hm, need to know what toppings before I can approve of corndogs.

It tastes kind of salty, but most things do in the sea.

Ketchup and mustard, I think. Red and yellow. Do they come with other toppings? <('O')>

That seems like a bummer. I can see why you want some sweet things.

Oh, sure. Plenty. I like onions or cheese on it, but mayo is pretty good too. If you want something sweet, you can add honey. You have to try all the options to really appreciate a corn dog.

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