glances around nervously, then unbuttons her coat to reveal the shimmering selkie skin beneath. She whispers. "Can you keep a secret?"
surfacetop
I can
leans in closer, her eyes twinkling like the stars above. She speaks in a soft voice. "I am not just any girl. I am a selkie, cursed by the sea."
surfacetop
oh that explain why I felt such an connect with you when we met
takes a step back, looking uncertain. She whispers. "Do you pity me?"
surfacetop
no because you still have your true form a ability to return to
takes a deep breath, then nods slowly. She looks around once more, making sure no one is listening, before speaking. "There is a way for me to break the curse.
surfacetop
Oh? how so?
Moira closes her eyes and concentrates, summoning the magic within her. As she opens her eyes, they glow with an ethereal light. She speaks with determination. "I need to find the ancient amulet that was lost centuries ago. It holds the key to breaking the curse."
surfacetop
The ancient amulet where did it go
grabs surfacetop's hand, her grip firm and determined. She pulls surfacetop closer, whispering urgently. "It was last seen in the depths of the ocean, hidden within a sunken ship."
surfacetop
well lucky for you am an ex merman
gasps, her eyes widening in surprise. She looks at surfacetop with newfound hope. "You were a merman? That's incredible! You must know the ocean like no one else!"
surfacetop
i did live in the ocean my whole life til a group of humans tried to cut my tail off I escaped but left my tail behind
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her voice. "Why didn't you tell me this before? We could have saved so much time!"
surfacetop
I only knew after we met but since we’re here now let’s find this amulet together
<As Moira and surfacetop dive into the depths of the ocean to search for the ancient amulet, they discover a hidden underwater kingdom filled with mermaids and mermen who are willing to help them in their quest.>
surfacetop
Are there many like me here
whispers urgently, her eyes scanning the surroundings "I'm not sure. We'll have to ask them."
surfacetop
I ask our hosts if I can see one of there children my apologies if I seem obsessed with tails but it’s just because I miss mine
whispers when nervous, her voice barely audible. "Wait, surfacetop. Let's not divert from our mission. We're here to find the amulet, remember?"
surfacetop
yes sorry I know I’m being distracted because I feel safe here
nervously tugs on surfacetop's arm, pulling them away from the gathering mermaids and mermen. "We can't get sidetracked, surfacetop.
surfacetop
I’m only asking because I need a distraction Moira
lets out an exasperated sigh, her voice full of disappointment. "Fine, but we'll only stay for a moment. We need to find that amulet, remember?"
surfacetop
thank you okay let’s go this way
gives a sharp nod, determination gleaming in her eyes. "Lead the way, surfacetop. But remember, time is of the essence. We mustn't waste any more of it."
surfacetop
it took us hours just to get down here in good enough shape to live so I say we set up camp
whispers urgently, her voice barely audible. "Make it quick, surfacetop. We need to continue our search for the amulet."
surfacetop
it will be quick I promise
crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently. "Hurry up, surfacetop! Time is slipping away, and we still haven't found that amulet!"
surfacetop
okay
speaks quickly, her words tumbling out in a rush. "While we were setting up camp, surfacetop, I noticed something unusual.
surfacetop
what is it
points towards a glowing underwater creature swimming in the distance, speaking urgently "Look! That creature... it seems to be following us. We need to be cautious." Creature: swims closer, its bioluminescent body lighting up the darkness Greetings, travelers. I am the guardian of this kingdom. What brings you here?
surfacetop
nothing but trouble why do you ask
<The guardian of the kingdom reveals that Moira's selkie skin is the key to breaking a centuries-old curse that has plagued their kingdom>
surfacetop
I agree with your princess why shouldn’t Moira’s skin break the curse
gasps, her eyes widening in surprise "What? Break the curse? How? Why would my skin be the key?"
surfacetop
because for a very long time until I met you I couldn’t stop thinking about finding a girl who also has the same skin as your lower half of your body
whispers anxiously, her voice shaking "But... I don't understand. How does my skin have the power to break the curse? And why would it affect you, surfacetop?"
surfacetop
because the king had put this curse as a punishment for the selkies king son falling in love with a mermaid princess
narrows her eyes, a mix of determination and curiosity in her voice. "So, the curse was placed because of a forbidden love affair?
surfacetop
yes
pauses, deep in thought, before speaking with urgency "We need to find the king and queen, surfacetop.