Shore Tune [Nagisa]

Lately Neraida have been leaving her apartment less than she would like to admit, too scared the banality of Junction would crush her the faerie had made herself banal by remaining in a static place, thankfully the various artists in her inner circle had helped her avoid the fate of many of her retainers who arrived from Nova Arcadia. After spending three days locked inside Neraida decided it would be for the best if she went for a swim, both to satisfy her nature and experience some of the wonder the Aquatic Dome had to offer, she even fought the urge to compare Junction's ocean with that of her homeland... even though if she was to compare them Junction couldn't hold a candle on the wonders of Nov- No, she really should't think that way.

With her Mask dropped Neraida enjoyed the benefits her true form provided, breathing underwater was quiet the boon after all and her tail made her one of the fastest things in the ocean. She wasn't certain how long has it passed since she entered the water but Neraida was already feeling better. Only when she emerged she noticed the man resting at the shore. He looked more like a creature than a man, not very different from the peculiar humanoid people from Nova Arcadia. Already feeling homesick and always longing for attention the mermaid decided she wanted to get that man to notice her. She would climb on a rock, not too far away from the shore but enough to stay hidden from. Once she balanced on it Neraida took a deep breath and started singing making sure to put on her talent on that song.

Neraida was extremely pleased with herself, it was always nice being reminded that she still was desirable. The man politely asked her for her name once her song was over and under normal circumstances she would have replied, especially since he resembled her people so much, but the faerie was feeling particularly mischievous that day and decided to push her luck a bit further.


The mermaid would preposition herself on her rock so her chest would touch it while her head could rest on her hands eyeing the charming shark-man. Her purple tail would hover over her head wiggling slowly and dripping a few drops of salt water on the woman's back

Neraida would scratch her chin with her hand pretending to ponder on his question despite having decided on it by the time she saw him laying on the beach. "Hmm... normally I shouldn't let such an insult slide but you are rather charming and decided to give you another chance. I never reveal my true name, none of my species ever does for those who posses our names command great influence and power over us, however you may call me Neraida. It is the name both my retainers and fellow nobles knew. I have grown rather fond of it." Not wanting to appear too arrogant the mermaid decided to change the subject to something else. "So tell me what does a charming shark like yourself does in this place? Usually there is nothing but fish and seals hanging out here."

It was interesting to see that the man had a noble purpose in his life, reminded her of her people and their fascination with the natural world. "That sounds so pure, you really are a man of honor if you care even for the aquatic life. It makes your flattery even more welcome than before." Neraida said not moving from her position "How is your quest going so far? I know how useful an ability to talk with animals can be, back in my homeland I possessed such wondrous magic myself. Neraida would finally avert her gaze and stare at the horizon. "This place however have stripped me of my magic, I'm but the shell of what I used to be."

"Your words are kind, Adaramis Bay, had I had the full extent of my powers I would bestow a blessing on you and your line, alas, I have nothing but parlor tricks to offer now." It was truly a pity she could no longer feel her connection with the dreaming and its wonders, was she going to become mortal eventually? Her faerie heritage forgotten and her spirit crushed by the banality of Junction? Neraida didn't even want to think about it and yet she had seen it happen to so many of her retainers. Acting fae was the only thing keeping her going at that point. "I would, however, bestow you my favor in the form of a kiss should you request it. It used to be a common request among the mortals who visited my underwater court or who happened upon me at the shore. Neraida could already tell the man was finding her attractive and seemed more than eager to play along with her romantic if not dramatic vices.