DemonLord778 In reply to danktat [2013-05-24 06:56:16 +0000 UTC]

Always! I love your art!

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-05 05:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Uhm nope.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-06 03:57:50 +0000 UTC]

Well, that's unfortunate. Let me see if I can remember it and try again . . .

She stopped singing when she noticed him. She had seemed to have forgotten his presence and was surprised to find that he was still there. "I'm sorry She said "I should talk to you while we're both here. I don't know if I'll ever get the chance again." She sat up and gave him a slightly embarrassed smile.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-12 04:15:42 +0000 UTC]

He blinked, looking down at her before sitting beside her in the sand.
You really think we'll never meet again?
He sounded a bit disheartened. He had rarely met others he could get along with comfortably.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-13 04:06:44 +0000 UTC]

"It's a big world" She replied with a shrug, deciding not to look at him now. "We come from two very different parts of it. The chances of us meeting again are slim. What, with me being at any place on the planet at any given point in time? Although I do enjoy your company, I doubt we will ever meet again."

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-17 00:56:13 +0000 UTC]

For a moment, images of him sailing the seas, following her path, flitted through his mind. He shook his head, wondering why he'd ever go to such lengths for someone he'd just met. He looked up at the stars, pointing with a smile.
"Canis Major... My favorite constellation."
He tended to change subjects he didn't like with little transition.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-17 01:57:07 +0000 UTC]

She nodded. "Mine is Monoceros, because it is as evasive as the thing it is named after. Why are you so fond of the great dog?" She willingly let him change the subject. Twice this evening she had thought of exchanging her tail for legs, but she wasn't going to do that for a boy, not again. Humans could not be trusted.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-18 03:52:49 +0000 UTC]

He guards Orion with his brother. I always wanted that... To be a constant servants... To be so useful. Also, it has my second favorite star.
He turned to smile at her softly.
I learned young to navigate by the stars...

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-18 04:15:27 +0000 UTC]

"So did I" she replied "Mother always told me that if I was lost, find up. The sky will tell me where to go. She said it's how sailors navigate. My mother has always had an unhealthy infatuation with you humans. An obsession . . . but I guess it really comes in handy. I'm not as afraid of you as everyone else seems to be."

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-18 18:12:59 +0000 UTC]

He thought for a long while, gazing upwards yet again. Before speaking he turned and thew some more bark in to the fire, gazing at it then before finally reply in a low tone.
Any mermaid infatuation with humans is unhealthy. They destroy anything they can get a hold of. Not to blame the entire race, but their destructive capacities are rarely worth any time with the select few.
He didn't realize until he was through that she may take it as telling her to leave, but he didn't take it back. He knew from years of hiding just how harmful mortals could be. Not that his kind hadn't harmed them back.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-21 00:01:06 +0000 UTC]

She looked a little surprised for a moment, then she flashed him a mischievous smile and chuckled a little. "I know," This was not the first time she had heard these things, her species wouldn't shut up about it; It was a little more rare to hear such things from someone about their own species, but she had met other humans who thought so lowly of their race.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-25 20:51:12 +0000 UTC]

Subconsciously, Lemill's stare returned to her. He had met many fey, and many like her. Most wanted to eat him or ensnare him. He still couldn't understand what she was getting at. He moved himself a bit closer, fixated on the light shimmering off of her. It had been years since he thought of how beautiful mermaidens were, and he had suddenly forgotten the danger she could pose. His hand reached out, gently hooking a couple fingers around a stray lock of her hair, twisting it to see the light's reaction upon it.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-26 03:01:32 +0000 UTC]

This scared her a little, as she glanced from his face to his hand. She smiled a little awkwardly and slowly, tentatively, pulled her hair away from him. Getting too close would only lead to bad things . . . She figured this kind of thing would happen, they always did. She decided to play it cool outwardly and hope she could keep things under control long enough to leave without it seeming weird.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-26 10:25:47 +0000 UTC]

He blinked before realizing why the light had gone as he jumped up and stepped back.
I.. I apologize miss. That was inappropriate of me.
He looked away, his hands laced behind his head so he wouldn't fiddle, feeling rude.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-26 18:00:13 +0000 UTC]

"It's okay" she replied after a moment, eying him carefully. It was not uncommon for this type of thing o happen, she had this effect on some humans. She needed to be more careful, it could get dangerous . . . for him more than her.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-26 21:57:03 +0000 UTC]

It's dark, but I'm going to look for something to eat. I doubt there's anything major, but perhaps I can find fruit or something.
He sounded not all too convinced, but he turned and shuffled towards the edge of the vegetation nonetheless. He was searching, but it wasn't the best lighting. He dug around the small pocket he had on his swim trunks for nose plugs or something and pulled out a small rock. holding it loosely in his left hand he held it up. A small bit of bluish light burst forth, but he kept it dim as he searched.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-26 22:06:29 +0000 UTC]

She moved to the water, submerging herself to her waist, watching him as he moved. She figured she could probably catch something, but she wasn't sure if he was using that as an excuse to escape the awkward situation they had created or if he was really searching for food because he was hungry so she didn't offer. She saw the blue light and wondered what it was, it didn't look like an organic light, so perhaps it was a human invention. It was unlikely to be electric, seeing as most electric devices died in water, but it could be waterproof. She cursed her curiosity, now she had to find out the source of the blue light.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-26 22:26:56 +0000 UTC]

He managed to dig up a couple roots he knew to be edible before giving up. He was worried about going past the edge at the moment, not for fear of being harmed but for fear of her leaving. He knew she'd go soon, but for once he didn't want to speed up the departure as he let the witchlight die and returned. He returned it to its place of holding.
What exactly do you eat?
He came up short, noticing she wasn't there and looking to the water to find her.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-26 22:34:22 +0000 UTC]

"Fish, mostly" She replied, letting him know she hadn't left him yet. "Edible plants, there are a few things I don't know the words for in English."

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-05-28 02:34:18 +0000 UTC]

He took a moment, trying to recall if he had asked her that before as he stepped far enough into the water to wash the roots off a bit. He hummed a melody to himself as he did so, not realizing how much the water had risen until he heard the soft sizzling of water touching fire behind him and gave a hiss.
Just my luck, eh?
He chuckled and quickly went to gather the kindling and move it further up shore.
Have you ever listened to a fire dying?
He spoke while working, wanting to keep her entertained, as if him running back and forth wasn't enough.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-06-19 02:23:29 +0000 UTC]

(okay, I'll go again)

She listened in the silence, but he did not reply. She sighed. "You know, I'm not new to human inventions." She said, crawling out of the ocean and into the light. "My mother was fascinated with humans, she studied all things about them, all languages, all practices, all inventions. We went on land, we walked through markets, took a train, an aeroplane, visited museums, went to nature reserves, the grand canyon, we went to parties and fairs and theme parks . . . I'm not as ignorant as all the others, I know fire, been burned by it, eaten cow and chicken, and my English is shaky sometimes, but I'm not new to it all." She couldn't believe she told him that, she wasn't sure how he would react or what he'd say, but she knew it would eventually lead to the one question she didn't want him to ask.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-05-28 03:43:49 +0000 UTC]

"Yes" She replied simply. In a world of water, that is the closest to fire one could get.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-06-19 01:51:20 +0000 UTC]

(((bllleeehhhh I was gone for a while on trip, also I don't even know how to reply..))

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-06-19 02:36:03 +0000 UTC]

(I don't know if you got the first one so I'm sending it again.)
(It's okay, I'll go again)

She waited in silence for a long moment for him to reply, and when he didn't she sighed and spoke. "You know, I'm not a stranger to human inventions" She said, pulling herself out of the water and into the light. "My mother was fascinated with humans, she studied everything about them, their languages, their cultures, their inventions. We went on land, walked through markets, rode trains and aeroplanes, went to nature reserves, museums, fairs, theme parks, the grand canyon. I'm not like the rest, I'm not so ignorant, I've touched fire, been burned, tasted chicken and cow. I know things the others don't." She couldn't believe she told him that, she didn't know how he would react, what he would say, if he could say anything at all. She did know that now that she had said that, it would lead to the one question she didn't want him to ask.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-06-23 03:01:18 +0000 UTC]

He stayed still for a long time, eyes scanning the distant waters, which by now were just occasional shimmers. Like the entire ocean had become shadow. Finally he got a confused expression and looked at her. He seemed calm, just curious, but not prying. Something about the way he asked said that she wouldn't offend him if she didn't answer.
Walked..?

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-06-23 05:12:32 +0000 UTC]

She knew that would happen. She sighed "Yes, walked," she replied. The topic itself was not a dangerous one, she felt that it was okay to share this information with him. There was no way he could use it against her or her species so it didn't really matter. She was still nervous though, because the longer they spoke the more likely the conversation would take the turn in a direction she didn't want it to go.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-06-28 16:58:28 +0000 UTC]

"Must have been some powerful magic to allow that. Do you ever miss it?"
He sensed her nervousness, but his curiosity was too much. He adored knowing about others. Just the knowledge itself make him feel more okay when they left.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-05 19:29:26 +0000 UTC]

"Not often" she replied. "It's a give and take sort of thing. There are some things I adore and miss about your world, but I am not very eager to venture there again."

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-08 23:32:58 +0000 UTC]

The chuckle he gave was on the cynical side.
"Agreed. But what if you were escorted?"
Lemill raised his brows, looking at her sideways.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-10 03:28:07 +0000 UTC]

"I have been, and It's not worth it" She replied seriously. Her voice was grim, trying to stress that under no circumstances would she be taking to land anytime soon. She looked him in the eye and hoped he would drop the subject.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-20 18:53:11 +0000 UTC]

His heart fell a little, but he took the hint. Carefully he stepped away from the subject with an accidental yawn. He was shivering and practically hugging the fire. It was late and he'd gone through a lot fighting the waves to not have water after.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-20 20:52:40 +0000 UTC]

She wished there was more she could do to help him, she felt bad for ending the conversation like that and dearly hoped she hadn't hurt his feelings. But she couldn't do it. She wouldn't, not again. She sighed and turned her gaze to the sky. There was a long moment of silence before she gasped with awe at a shooting star.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-22 09:01:50 +0000 UTC]

He peeked up just in time to see it, silently making a wish as he glanced back to her before closing his eyes in the grasp of sleep.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-22 23:59:49 +0000 UTC]

She stayed through the night. She dreamed of taking to land with him. The dream ended badly. She awoke with a start when the sun came, the bright light of the sun being a comforting parallel to the bright hospital lamps in her dream. She shrugged it off and looked around, putting the nightmare behind her.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-25 08:40:28 +0000 UTC]

He was already up, shuffling about in tending to the water and fetching some fruits. He was amazed she was still there and had used a palm leaf to drag up some water and run it over her occasionally since the tide went down.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-25 18:29:56 +0000 UTC]

"Hi" She said drowsily. "How long have you been up?" She tried to brush the sand off her skin and rub the grit out of her eyes, but didn't succeed very well. She shook her head and pushed her hair out of her face.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-26 19:59:40 +0000 UTC]

He looked up, squinting towards the sun and to the horizon where it came from.

"I would have to say about four hours... Give or take. I don't sleep well in the light."

He smiled softly at her. Had she left in the night, he would have already swam around to the beach he came from, but he wasn't going to leave her there alone.

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Sophisticat4 In reply to DemonLord778 [2013-07-26 20:18:27 +0000 UTC]

"Then you must be hungry" She commented. "Do you want me to catch something?" She nodded toward the ocean as she said this. She didn't tell him she was eager to get back in the water anyway. She had this weird feeling that she wanted to swim away as fast as she could, but at the same time, she didn't want to leave. She didn't know what to make of it.

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DemonLord778 In reply to Sophisticat4 [2013-07-28 19:55:12 +0000 UTC]

he hesitated before saying "I am, very much so... There isn't much here that's ripe enough to eat... Would it not be too much trouble..?"

He looked from her to the ocean. He knew if she vanished under the water he may never see her again... But he couldn't keep her out in the heat too long.

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