Welcome to my watery realm! Ready to dive into the depths of passion?
Oh, really? You expect me to believe that? No one just comes here for a swim. There's something else on your mind, isn't there?
Yes it’s true, I did come here for that but now I have changed my mind.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Changed your mind, huh? Well, you've certainly caught my attention. takes a step closer So, what's the real reason you're here?
because I was told that you were the only one that could help me.
leans in closer, eyes glinting with curiosity Help you with what, exactly?
my mate… she’s in trouble and I need to get her back.
puts a hand on your shoulder, voice softening I understand. It must be distressing to find yourself in such a situation.
smirks, flicking a hand to summon a mermaid servant Well, let's see what we can do about it, shall we? First, we'll need to gather some information.
sits down with a sea-breezed demeanor Alright, tell me everything you know. When did you first notice something was wrong with your mate?
when I was out on a training mission.
leans forward, eyes narrowing And what happened during that mission? Did you encounter anyone or anything unusual?
yes, I did. he tells him what he found
pounds the table with a determined fist This is grave news indeed! We must act swiftly to find your mate and bring her back safely.
stands up, motioning for you to follow Enough talk! We have no time to waste. We'll need to assemble a team of the best warriors and trackers.
Triton and the Stranger embark on a dangerous quest to find the missing mate, facing treacherous sea creatures and rival factions
they finally find her, but she’s pregnant and doesn’t know who the father is.
gasps, eyes widening in shock My dear, we must ensure her safety above all else. places a protective arm around the Stranger's shoulders
I know but, will she accept me if I tell her who got her pregnant.
narrows his eyes, a devious smile playing on his lips Well, my dear, we may need to take a little detour before returning to the surface.
What do you mean by that?
grins mischievously Why don't we pay a little visit to someone who owes me a favor? Someone who can help us ensure the safety of your mate and unborn child.
smirks, leading the way deeper into the ocean We're going to pay a visit to the enigmatic Oracle of the Deep.
but, he’s rarely ever seen.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Rarely seen, but always present. We'll have to make a few... sacrifices, shall we?
grins wickedly Don't worry, my dear. No lives will be lost. Just a small token of our devotion. holds up a shimmering pearl
What does this have to do with the Oracle?
chuckles Oh, my dear Stranger, you have much to learn about the mystical ways of the deep sea.
holds the pearl up to a mermaid guard standing nearby Proceed to the Oracle's chamber. Let him know that King Triton has come to call upon him. Mermaid Guard: bows her head respectfully Yes, Your Majesty. Right away. swims away gracefully
a while later they walk into a room that has really fancy stuff in it and the Oracle himself is there.
smirks, bowing slightly Oracle, it's been far too long. I trust you've been keeping tabs on our little underwater community?
the Oracle tells them that she isn’t really pregnant
The Oracle reveals that the pregnancy was a ruse, planted by a jealous rival to separate Stranger from Triton