This is awkward

[scooba]

Type: Text
Sender ID: Pers, Freminet
To: Everyone
Subject: Who wants to talk about the ocean?
Warnings: N/A

I'm sorry about this but is there anyone who wants to talk about the ocean?

[Happy now, Sherlock?? He's talking about this!!]

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[scooba]

The oceans in this world are more chaotic. It's not as peaceful as it is back home and I'm not sure what to expect when there is a change in something.

It makes me a little anxious sometimes.

...But no, I am not.

[encoreinthedeep]

[ Well, it was a long shot, and in truth it's better if there aren't other Aegir here. For their own good. (This is not a threat it's how he expresses worrying about people.)

But the words about chaos and changes set off warning bells in Ulpianus's head. ]

What changes have you experienced?

[ Oh, right, he was told about the local etiquette before asking questions proactively. Hopefully only once will suffice and not before every question. ]

Please and thank you.

[scooba]

Fontaine’s waters are more peaceful. They’re always calmer as I always know what to expect. The sea creatures are also the same but the scenery always changes. That’s what makes it feel like I’m in another world.

…And here, it’s always changing with the various sea creatures. It’s much more chaotic here and while it can be peaceful at times, it’s a bit of a challenge to calm myself in the ocean.

[encoreinthedeep]

[ Calming down in the ocean, he can talk about calming down in the ocean... In the context of being a soldier. ]

Then train. A well-founded belief in your weapons and abilities will help you stay calm in the face of danger. Speed of movement and a sense of direction are most important beneath the waves, whether to make your escape or to lure the enemy onto a battlefield of your choosing.

Now, I have an important question.

Describe the creatures you've seen and how quickly they change.

[scooba]

...

I understand. I know I have to train well and calm myself in the face of battle. That's what I've always been told and to never get my feelings get in the way.

As for the creatures, have you seen a zombie mermaid here before?

[encoreinthedeep]

[ The what. ]

No. I am unfamiliar with either of those concepts.

[ After a moment, Ulpianus sends a reply to the first part as well. It's not much to go on, but he already gets the impression that the person he's talking to is not keen on combat... perhaps not suited for it mentally at all. He's had to reject applicants like that; good, kind people who would be unable to devote themselves to violence. ]

A fighter should not let their feelings needlessly sway their judgement, but nor should they let go of them completely. Emotions are a basis of our humanity.

[scooba]

It's a zombie mermaid and will bite you if you get too close. If it bites you, you'll get really sick.

[Not that he should know or anything. Not at all!!]

But it's been a balance. I've been trying to not let my feeling get in a way but it can be a challenge.

[encoreinthedeep]

Define "sick".

[ This is starting to sound worse and worse to him, so he'll focus on his own hyperfixation for now. Still, deep down he can't help but note that this person may need assistance or training... and Ulpianus plans to spend as much time underwater as possible anyway, so maybe they could come to an arrangement. ]

[scooba]

Throwing up a lot? Not wanting to get out of bed? And feeling dizzy all the time?