Uh, I... can't seem to... thank you enough. Looks down, fidgeting with his wet sleeve
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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...
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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Something... thrilling, adventurous, away from the confines of royalty.
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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
3/27/2024
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
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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.
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
What do you want to know?
<WhimsicalMountain reveals their true form as a powerful sea goddess>
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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.
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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.
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
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!
3/27/2024
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
3/27/2024
WhimsicalMountain
What is it?
Takes a deep breath, his voice trembling I... I need someone to teach me how to control this newfound power.