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[freshtilapia]

[ After playing around with the device for a bit, now that they finally have time to settle in after the vine madness, Fish has the thing mounted nicely at an angle high enough to give the network a nice view of their head to the top of their shoulders—much like a beauty blogger really. They’ve got an eye for beauty and they put it to use here. They have a bare face at the moment, but it’s still a pretty face with smooth purple skin that fades to lilac on their face, their throat, and the front of their chest. ]

I suppose if everyone is using this thing to ask questions, I might as well ask one of my own.

[ They take a small brush loaded with sea green pigment and draw it over each of their eyelids as a thick eyeliner with practiced, precise movements. ]

Cosmetics and clothing. Has anyone gone shopping recently? I’ve noticed this place is just far too different from the one I know. So I think I could use some guidance. Or some company. Company preferable.

[ They chuckle to the camera and shimmy their shoulders, like a practiced coquettish performer. They pop open a small glass jar of deep purple pigment and another brush. And they quickly fill in their lips with the same neatness as their eyes. ]

There is a lot I want to acquire if I’ll be staying here for a while. So, let me know if you’d like to go shopping.

Oh, by the way. In case we haven’t met... you can call me “Fish”.

[ They wink. ]

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[freshtilapia]

Thank you, darling. I do my best to look my best.

[A little shoulder shimmy and a flick of their wrist against their head, as if flipping back long hair. But Fish only has short hair, so it's not as fabulous as their gesturing is.

Just like Nyuu, all Fish's words are friendly than flirty. She's too cute to be their type to flirt with, honestly. But they'd love to be friends.]

And yes, I am a merfolk! I'm glad you picked that up!

[scarredhorns]

[Her eyes light up.]

I thought so! I just couldn't believe it at first since I've only heard legends of merfolk back home. I know it's a bit ironic, considering I have horns, but it's true. You're the first one I've met.

[She puts her hands together with a gentle clap.]

I would love to hear more about you whenever we decide to go shopping together. Did you have a meeting place in mind?

[freshtilapia]

[The moment Fish sees her eyes light up, they swore their heart felt like it had just been stolen. What is this sorcery?? Why is she so cute?? She is precious.]

Really? I'm honored to be the first merfolk you've met. And I would love to tell you more! I'm a bard, after all. It's part of my talent to tell people stories.

[A breath as they think of where to meet.]

To be honest, I had nothing in particular but... there does seem to be a lovely bakery not too far from the apartment block where I am. I'm guessing that most of us Moonblessed are here, so hopefully you know of that place too?

[scarredhorns]

[She swears she’s not trying to make people’s hearts explode on purpose, but then she lets out a soft gasp.]

A bard, really? That’s amazing! I enjoy singing, too.

[Though it’s in a different fashion from what a bard does.]

I do. I’ve haven’t been to it yet, but that’s why it’d be a great place to meet, and I was hoping we could chat over some tea.

[Tea time is another thing Nyuu hasn’t been able to do for some time, which is a real shame in her opinion.]

[freshtilapia]

Well then! Are you free now or anytime soon? I'd love to meet you!

[scarredhorns]

I’m free right now, so we could meet right away if you’d like~

[freshtilapia]

All right. I'll see you soon, then!

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