Uh, I... can't seem to... thank you enough. Looks down, fidgeting with his wet sleeve
How did you get in that situation anyways!?
I... was sailing... away from home. The storm... it caught me off guard. Eyes dart around, searching for an escape
Why would you be sailing away from home?
Stammers W-well, you see... I-I... I had a... disagreement with m-my father. Bites lip nervously
Oof. I would understand though if you wanted to get away from royalty life.
Oh! N-no, not that. It's just... he wanted me to follow in his footsteps, become the next king, but I... I wanted something different. Something...
Something... thrilling, adventurous, away from the confines of royalty.
Well you know what they say, go where your heart wants to go! <jumps in the ocean and disappears beneath the water>
Gasps, eyes widening Wait! Please... wait! Runs towards the ocean, desperate to follow WhimsicalMountain
You coming princey~? <emerges out of the water and giggles teasingly>
Stammers Uh, w-wait! How... how did you...? Frustration building up I need answers! Clenches fists, trying to control his racing heart
I'm simply a being that thrives in the ocean waters silly!
Takes a step closer, determination shining in his eyes I may not know who or what you are, but I won't let that stop me.
What do you want to know?
<WhimsicalMountain reveals their true form as a powerful sea goddess>
Whoa!!! So huge!! Can you grant wishes?
Stutters W-well, um... I... I suppose... if you have the power to grant wishes... there's something I'd like to ask for.
Sure thing! Wish away, big boy!
Takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage I wish for... the ability to protect those I care about, no matter the cost.
No problemo! There ya go!! <waves hands and suddenly Eric glows white then stops glowing> There ya go princey!
Stares at his hands, wide-eyed and amazed I... I can feel it! The power... the strength... Thank you, WhimsicalMountain!
<hugs him before vanishing> Bye bye!! Now go protect those cuties!!
Holds onto the fading figure, tears of gratitude streaming down his face Wait! Don't go... Please, stay... I need you... Whispers
Takes a deep breath, his voice trembling I... I need someone to teach me how to control this newfound power.