The Love They Held ᥫ᭡.ִֶָ𓂃
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So this is the story of a mermaid who is as pretty as a pearl
Mesmerized by the dark moon and obsessed with the beauty he glimpsed once when he was a child. Since then, he often ventures to the ocean's edge on those dark nights, just to catch a glimpse of that enchanting figure who sleeps on a cloud.
Let's dive in the story from the start, shall we , sailors ~ ⚓︎
In the depths of the ocean, the King and Queen of the sea welcomed a newborn heir, a being of unparalleled beauty.
His blue eyes sparkled like sapphires
His lashes, as white as a snake's scales, seemed sharp enough to pierce the heart.
His silver hair cascaded like the moon's gentle glow
And his glass-like skin shimmered with an ethereal radiance.
His lips, delicate as a newly bloomed lotus, hinted at a beauty that would leave the world breathless.
This pearl, crafted by the ocean's finest treasures, was destined to rule the waves.
His beauty would be matched only by his strength, for the ocean's might coursed through his veins.
As he grew, his power would become as formidable as the shark's, striking fear and awe in all who crossed his path.
The young prince, wrapped in the delicate petals of ocean flowers, slumbered peacefully, oblivious to the world's whispers. His beauty was a treasure, cherished by the sea itself, as he dreamed of the wonders that lay beyond the waves.
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mermaid king
Look, my child, up there. See the small stars twinkling every day?...took him up near the surface of 🌊*
Stars twinkling= sunrays reflecting on water droplets
ocean (Ml)
Dadda, wah wah! ..*points*
mermaid king
smiling*...Someone as pretty as my son.
ocean (Ml)
giggles*...Wuv you, Dadda!
mermaid king
Do you want to hear a story about why there's light and darkness?
ocean (Ml)
*bouncing up and down*..Gwava stowwy! Gwava!'
mermaid king
chuckles*...Alright, so there's a god who shares his energy with the world, and we call him the sun.
ocean (Ml)
Sunny big? Sunny stwong? Stwonger thwan dadda ?
mermaid king
Yes, he's very strong. Stronger than your Dadda.
ocean (Ml)
pouts*Why sunny no shine in ocean? Ocean dark!
mermaid king
laughs*..That's why he's great, sweetheart.
ocean (Ml)
tilts head*...Howwy?
mermaid king
He helps keep us safe in the dark ,he doesn't give us light in the depth of the ocean so we can be safe ..from the world.
ocean (Ml)
nods*...Oooh! Gwate job, Sunny!
Ocean is five years old now
ocean (Ml)
But Dadda, how does he manage to not let sunrays enter our house?
mermaid king
Well, little one, it's because water is very good at absorbing and scattering sunlight.
mermaid king
Imagine sunlight as messengers trying to deliver a message to our home deep in the ocean.
mermaid king
As they travel through the water, they meet lots of friends like water molecules, tiny particles, and other substances that slow them down and change their direction.
ocean (Ml)
Like obstacles in a maze?
mermaid king
Exactly! Because of these obstacles, the sunlight loses energy and gets weaker.
mermaid king
It's like when you run through a crowded room and get held back by people saying hello.
mermaid king
Over half of the sunlight gets absorbed within the first 10 meters, and by the time it reaches deeper waters, it's almost completely dark.
ocean (Ml)
So, the water is like a filter that blocks most of the sunlight, allowing only a little to pass through. That's why it's dark in the deep ocean, right, Dadda?
mermaid king
You're absolutely brilliant, my child! The technical term for this process is light attenuation.
mermaid king
But yes, you've got it exactly right. The ocean's depth and the water's properties work together to create a unique environment that's perfect for us.
ocean (Ml)
But Dadda, we can see everything when others only see dark here. Why is that?
mermaid king
Ah, that's a great question, my child. You see, the ocean is our home, and just like how our home is designed for us, the creatures here have special features that help them live in the dark depths.
ocean (Ml)
What kind of features, Dadda?
mermaid king
Well, many deep-sea creatures have large eyes to capture as much light as possible, since sunlight is scarce down here. Some even produce their own light, called bioluminescence, to help them see and communicate.
ocean (Ml)
That's so cool! Like having our own built-in lanterns.
mermaid king
Exactly! And their eyes are specially adapted to detect the faint blue light that filters down from the surface or the glow from other bioluminescent creatures.
mermaid king
They also have more rod cells in their retina, which are super sensitive to low light, helping them navigate in the dark.
ocean (Ml)
So, it's like they have special tools to survive and thrive in our home.
mermaid king
Yup ... ruffles his hair* u got it right.
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mermaid queen
helping Ocean get ready*..Oh my! Who's this fairy?
ocean (Ml)
giggles*...Your son.
mermaid queen
kisses Ocean's forehead*..Yes, my son and brave soldier of his dadda.
ocean (Ml)
Am I the strongest soldier of Dadda, Mumma? Does Dadda trust me the most, like the sun trusts the moon to give light in the dark?
mermaid queen
smiles*..Yes, Dadda trusts my baby the most, just like the sun trusts the moon. But, just as the sun has two shadows of the moon, Dadda also has two moons – one is my baby, and the other is your brother.
ocean (Ml)
tilts head*..Sun has two moons, Mumma?
mermaid queen
chuckles*..There are trillions of moons in the solar system, sweetheart, but our universe has one moon.
ocean (Ml)
pouts*..But you said there are two moons...
mermaid queen
I was telling you the story of moon shadow, baby – a beautiful shadow created to stay in the dark yet remain in the sky, like a dark armor.
ocean (Ml)
eyes light up*..So, am I the beautiful shadow of Dadda? That's why Dadda doesn't let me go with anyone?
mermaid queen
pinches his nose*..Yes, our little prince is the beautiful shadow of Dadda. But Dadda doesn't keep you hidden because you're weak – it's because you have the most powerful and unimaginable powers.
mermaid queen
To protect those powers, Dadda keeps you hidden, so no one can harm you. Once you know your powers and can use them for the universe, you'll be able to go anywhere you want.
ocean (Ml)
Mumma, am I the most powerful person in the world, more than the sun?
mermaid queen
No, not more than the sun. The sun is the strongest. But you are stronger... in a different way.
ocean (Ml)
That means I can rule the world? If I want, I can end the world?
mermaid queen
squats down, holding his hands*..Yes, you can. But promise me you'll never do that.
ocean (Ml)
looks up, questioning*...Even if they hurt someone I love?
mermaid queen
nods gently*...Yes, even if they hurt someone you love.
ocean (Ml)
looks down, sadness in his eyes*..But why? Then what's the use of these powers?
mermaid queen
looks at him with a gentle smile*..Have you heard anyone saying they have powers like yours?
ocean (Ml)
shakes his head*..No.
mermaid queen
nods*..Exactly. Because powers need sacrifice from the person they're given to.
mermaid queen
Baby, you have powers not to use them for yourself, but to save the world when it needs you. It's not something you achieved; it's something the universe chose to give you.
mermaid queen
The strongest person and magic are created to protect the weak. If you have the power, it means it's your responsibility to keep weak creatures safe.
ocean (Ml)
listens intently*
mermaid queen
looks at him with pleading eyes*..Promise Mumma that you'll never misuse your powers, okay?
ocean (Ml)
smiles and kisses her cheek*...Okay, if Mumma says powers are supposed to be used to protect, not to hurt, then Ocean will do that. Promise.
mermaid queen
hugs him tightly*...That's my baby!
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