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]

Because they think that no one would want to hear me talk about the ocean.

[verboaten]

By the looks of things, you've already proven them wrong.

So talk away.

[scooba]

Well...

It's a little different compared to here and to Fontaine. The waters here are a lot rougher as it can be unpredictable. Back home, it's always calmer and it allows me a chance to see more of the ocean there.

[verboaten]

That sounds nice, if nicer than any ocean I'm familiar with. All the ones I've sailed have been similar to the waters here.

What sorts of things did you end up seeing back in that ocean?

[scooba]

Lots of animals, crystals, and the beauty of the ocean.

Just enough where I am pretend I’m living in another world.

[verboaten]

You don't even have to pretend; the ocean practically is a whole different world. The environments down below aren't like the ones you'd see on land.

What was the most interesting find you'd ever stumbled upon during your travels?

[scooba]

You mean here?

Because I found out that I shouldn't mess with a zombie mermaid.

[verboaten]

I meant in general. Here or there.

Aye, a good lesson to learn. Seeing as you're here to tell the tale, it sounds like you came out victorious in that encounter.

[scooba]

No, not really.

Um...I got bitten and was really sick for 3 days.

[verboaten]

Ah.

Well, you survived to tell the tale and can continue to explore the seas. That in itself is a victory.

[scooba]

I just think it means that I know how to fight.

[verboaten]

And you don't think that being able to fight and survive is a victory? You have the strength to face difficult foes! That strength will help you be able to continue exploring even the more treacherous waters.

[scooba]

It's just that I haven't been really fighting as of least.

But I don't know if that's a good thing or not.

[verboaten]

It's a bit of both honestly.

But I can help you out on that front if you'd ever want sparring partner to keep your skills from getting rusty.

[scooba]

I wouldn't mind.

...I just don't want to feel like I'm letting anyone down.