(Discontinued) Metior Ice's Merfolk Legacy Story

Jade: "Maybe I could collect works of art. There's always someone that can create. What about someone that can exhibit artwork, watch over and protect it forever?"

Kemps: "The sea and island jungles are full of hidden treasures to recover, but exploring the depths and lost ruins isn't a game. It can be dangerous."

Jade: "I'm not afraid of danger. I think it would be cool to find hidden works of art and lost treasure!"

Kemps: "That sounds very ambitious. Where would you begin?"

Jade: "Maybe I could explore the mountains or brave the dense jungles!"

Kemps: "What about the depths of the sea?"

Jade: "If an opportunity showed itself and I could explore the ocean depths, I would do that too! But, I'll start with the land first."

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Jade: "I want a perfect collection of art! Something I can be proud to show off!"

Kemps: "You almost sound like your older brother. He's had multiple works of art sold to Galleries over several decades. Of course, he never sold it under the same name."

Jade: "See, immortality comes with risks. If I created art, I would have to create new identities every so often. It's much more reasonable to collect and preserve what is created."

Kemps: "So, you want to own an art gallery to display works of art?"

Jade: "I want to own a museum where I can preserve works of art!"

Kemps: "That actually sounds pretty cool."

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The mood seemed right, so Juniper extended his arm and made a move.

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The young merman pulled the young mermaid close. Kendra didn't mind.

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Juniper looked at Kendra and decided to pull away when he saw her blush.

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Kendra: "You don't have to stop."

Juniper: "I know."

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Juniper: "I know I'm not a true reef merman, but I'm so glad I get to spend this time with you."

Kendra: "Don't say that. You're just as much a reef merman as the rest. Who cares if you're a half-blood?"

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Juniper: "I was born more of a plant than anything else, and this form, it's been something to get used to. But, I'm glad it let's me spend more time with you."

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As Juniper wrapped his hand around Kendra's. Kendra rested her hand on his. Juniper looked into Kendra' sea green eyes, an eye color shared by all reef mermen and mermaids. Kendra stared into Juniper's green eyes, green like the chlorophyll in plants.

Kendra: "Did I ever tell you that green is my favorite color?"

Juniper smiled. "Did I ever tell you how much I love you?"

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The merteens looked into each other's eyes. The moment was interrupted when Kemps started to sing. He was clearly trying to sing badly, but because he was a merman, he simply couldn't distort his voice to sing bad. Possibly a curse of the mermadic voice or a gift, Juniper was grateful that it was impossible for any merman or mermaid to sing badly.

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When the song ended, Kemps struck a silly pose at thin air. Zeph was ready to go home and so was Juniper and Kendra.

"I will find a way to get the lowest score on a Karaoke Machine if it's the last thing I do." Kemps declared.

The melody from Kemps's voice came out pitch perfect and still sounded better than the original song. It was an odd personal goal, but Kemps had fun with it.

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