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Post by cosmo on Jun 1, 2021 3:18:33 GMT -4
"Oh, hey." Glenn said, quickly noticing the extra spread on the table. "I see you've started to help yourself. It's all pretty tasty." He said, strolling past Gina while he stripped his shirt off. He figured she wasn't really looking, so it wouldn't be touch to change quickly while she was in the room. Even with his extra heft, he just needed to follow the motions. Even if the motions quickly started to put him out of breath.
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Post by observer on Jun 1, 2021 9:45:00 GMT -4
"It's so good. I've never had this before." Gina said as she had more of the lobster. She never turned her head away from the food as she ate. Looking through the wardrobe Glenn checked for any more robes like Gina's or something else more comfortable.
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Post by cosmo on Jun 1, 2021 12:35:06 GMT -4
"Never? Wow." Glenn chuckled a bit as he found a new set of slightly darker blue silk pajamas. "I know the ocean's pretty far from here, but still. Never had the chance to hit up any seafood places before?" He asked, glancing over his shoulder at Gina as he slid into the new set.
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Post by observer on Jun 2, 2021 16:29:42 GMT -4
"Oh it's pretty close back home, but the good stuff was always so pricy." Gina said as she ate. "My little girl can't get enough of the ocean, though given her magical birth it isn't too surprising."
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Post by cosmo on Jun 2, 2021 22:34:13 GMT -4
"You've got a kid?" Glenn asked, peering over his shoulder again as he finished putting his new shirt on. "Wouldn't have guessed. You seem pretty young for that." He admitted, turning to join Gina at the coffee table. "Guess you fit the role a bit better now, though." He muttered as he sat down.
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Post by observer on Jun 3, 2021 0:15:36 GMT -4
"Yeah well I thought the same at first. We were sailing through a magical archipelago with my supervisor, his family, and some of their friends. We ended up on an island where there was a strange singing. When some water got on me I started turning into a mermaid as I followed the song in a trance. When I reached this one large spring at the center of the island I dove in without a second thought. As I hit the water though I found myself before a giant mermaid. She split me from the mermaid form I'd been cursed with, creating my little Rose." She said. "I was then offered a choice. Leave her to find her own way in the open ocean as a mermaid, or have her become human and take her as my daughter. Seeing her I was unsure at first, but then motherly instincts kicked in. Not exactly easy being a single mother with an energetic little girl who loves to go swimming." She said with a light laugh. "Thankfully my best friend lives close and can watch her when I'm busy with work."
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Post by cosmo on Jun 3, 2021 11:20:29 GMT -4
Glenn sat in silence for a good few moments, even after Gina finished her story. He blinked a bit, then shook his head. "Wow...magical archipelago? Turning into a mermaid?" He looked a bit shocked, then smiled. "Guess it's not the most conventional way to have a kid...but it sounds really sweet. Maybe someday I'll get to meet Rose, or any one of those other friends of yours."
He grunted as he reached for yet another brownie on the table. "Well...as soon as we manage to get out of here, that is."
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Post by observer on Jun 3, 2021 21:10:11 GMT -4
"Maybe. I mean even my parents don't know about all the weird stuff that has happened to me." Gina said, reaching for a slice of cheesecake. "I have to say, you're taking all this weird stuff pretty well for it being your first day. My friend and I freaked our first few times." She said, looking to him as they ate.
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Post by cosmo on Jun 4, 2021 0:26:04 GMT -4
"Well...I'd say there's a difference between hearing about it and going through it first-hand." He shrugged. "Unless you mean the pudge? It shocked me at first, but I guess it's easy enough to get used to all of this if you just try to keep a level head." He took a large bite out of his brownie, licking his lips a bit as he did. Can't say I'd handle turning into a mermaid as nicely though. Or...being split into two different people. Honestly, it sounds a bit insane if I didn't know any better."
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Post by observer on Jun 4, 2021 0:38:18 GMT -4
"Yeah. Kind of glad I was out of it when that split happened. Didn't really feel it." She blushed. "Though not being in control like that is hard. Freaks me out a bit."
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Post by cosmo on Jun 4, 2021 0:50:23 GMT -4
"I'd bet. Plus, there's the whole storm of emotions that comes with having a kid suddenly." Glenn nodded, sipping on a glass of wine that had appeared. "Even if it wasn't done in the conventional way...it's gotta be pretty heavy stuff. Did you pick the name Rose out?"
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Post by observer on Jun 4, 2021 0:52:03 GMT -4
"Yeah. It was a name I'd thought of if I ever had kids. Didn't think I'd need it so soon." She said. Feeling thirsty she reached for her glass of wine, but hesitated as she lifted it toward her lips.
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Post by cosmo on Jun 4, 2021 1:05:32 GMT -4
"Yeah...I couldn't imagine what'd I'd name my kids if I ever have any." Glenn grunted as he sipped a bit more wine. He smacked his lips just a bit, being surprised at just how refreshing the stuff was, especially considering he wasn't usually one for booze of any kind. "Hell, I couldn't even imagine myself in much of a serious relationship. Last girlfriend I had was in high-school." He chuckled a bit.
"Oh, and I just realized that you've got some bad luck with water, seeing as you've fallen victim to some magic form of it twice now." He teased a little, smirking as he did.
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Post by observer on Jun 4, 2021 1:07:57 GMT -4
"Yeah...Guess you're right." Gina blushed before setting down the glass without a sip. "So, tell me about this girlfriend of yours. Were you two serious for a while in high school, or was it just a short fling?" She asked, hoping Glenn wouldn't notice her avoiding the wine.
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Post by cosmo on Jun 4, 2021 1:14:13 GMT -4
"We fooled around a bit, but it really wasn't anything serious." Glenn admitted, swirling his wine around in its glass a bit as he thought back to the whole situation. "I think she said I didn't take the relationship seriously enough, so we broke things off. Graduation wasn't long after, so I never really did get to see her again." He sighed, feeling a bit depressed remembering it all. "Long time ago now. Feels like it, at least."
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