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[soundsfishy]

[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?

Comments

[antietam]

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.

[soundsfishy]

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.

[antietam]

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.

[soundsfishy]

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.

[antietam]

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

[soundsfishy]

It's just their biology. Like any predator.

[antietam]

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

[soundsfishy]

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.

[antietam]

To be fair, humans like those things too.

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

[soundsfishy]

Even sea weed?

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

[antietam]

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

What's your favorite thing so far?

[soundsfishy]

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

Corn dogs!

[antietam]

... What does squid ink taste like?

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

[soundsfishy]

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')>

[antietam]

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.

[soundsfishy]

Ooooh now I want to try all those!

do they have corn dogs here?

[antietam]

... I'm sort of craving them now too. I'm sure we could find some.

Oh, can you...?

[soundsfishy]

That would be great! I'm not sure what is in them, but it didn't look too complicated.

Can I what?

[antietam]

Leave the water? I've always heard that's sort of a problem. [ Thanks, Hans Christian Andersen. ]

[soundsfishy]

I can breathe out of water for a few hours, but the tail tends to be more of an issue.

[antietam]

And there aren't any magic legs you can sprout?

Well, we can figure something out.

[soundsfishy]

Not really, no.

I appreciate the thought.