I8DT: Under The Sea!

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:20 am

Off the coast of London, Zeryn and Nina were having a date.

Nina drifted in the underwater currents, looking happy. In a couple of days, her internship would start. She was nervous but ignoring it in favor of enjoying her date.

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:44 am

Zeryn drifted along lazily next to her. "It isn't easy to remain so close to shore without the surfacers noticing us, but we have measures in place that keep these places hidden. It took some doing, since SHIELD raised quite a fuss, from my understanding, about us using guard sharks to scare people away."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:46 am

I don't see why. If people just respected your sovereignty there wouldn't be an issue.

Nina smiles, Besides, those sharks are such sweethearts.

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:58 am

"Precisely! But they started up with nonsense like 'having to tell people this is our sovereign land before defending it'. Ah, there we are... focus your eyes and you'll see through the illusion." As they swam farther from the shore, Nina would begin to see that the ocean floor wasn't really flat that there was a trench forming that went deeper before them.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:05 am

Sneaky!

Nina holds on to Zeryn's hand as they descend.

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:25 am

Zeryn led her through the illusion, which seemed to be a mixture of well-placed plants and artificially stirred water currents, and led her down into the trench.

The trench seemed to be a sort of garden, with brightly colored sea plants and anemones arranged rather artfully in the descent. "Some of the finest horticulturalists in the Northern Currents maintain these gardens. This one sees less use, but is still well kept." As they swam, little luminous fish seemed go congregate over them, so that wherever they went, it was well-lit.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:35 am

It's beautiful! What kind of plants are these?

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:22 am

"Most are cross-breeds which were rather difficult for us to produce. After King Namor's stay on the surface, he had our scientists cross surface flowers with aquatic breeds to produce... well, these," he said, swimming lower with her.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:51 am

Nina reaches out to touch one of the plants.

They're amazing.

Thank you for bringing me here.

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:05 am

"Only natural that you know what your kin beneath the waves can do. I'm glad that you like it." As they wandered through the garden, with floating clusters of aquatic flowers forming a canopy over them here and there, the currents seemed to flow around Nina, like a constant, subconscious caress.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:09 am

So, is this a private garden?

Nina smiles at Zeryn, plucking a flower from the ground and putting it in her hair.

by **Zeryn** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:30 am

"I've good authority that we're the only ones who know of it who are in the area at the present," Zeryn told her, brushing her hair back so that the flower was displayed more prominently.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:19 am

Good.

Nina gives Zeryn a quick peck on the cheek.

Why was it made? Besides for seducing innocent young mermaids?

by **Zeryn** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:23 am

"For the same reason that parks are made on the surface. To be appreciated by all. There just simply aren't enough here right now to appreciate it."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:26 pm

Well, I suppose our own private undersea garden isn't the worst thing in the world.

Nina smiles a little bit.

by **Zeryn** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:41 pm

"Indeed! I suppose we could lay claim to the seas around Britain, and have our claim uncontested. But ruling an unpopulated stretch of ocean would be rather dull, would it not?" He smiled, drifting closer. "They probably would not like it if a symphony of whales were brought in to perform, either. Keeping the peace with the surface is a bore sometimes."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:00 pm

It sounds like the people on the surface just don't appreciate the finer things in life.

by **Zeryn** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:48 pm

"Indeed, which is why it's most pleasing to have someone to share these things with," Zeryn answered as his hand drifted along her back.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:59 pm

Nina giggles, So, what else are you planning on showing me, my prince?

by **Zeryn** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:15 pm

Zeryn laughed. "Not a prince yet," he mused. "But to answer your question... down here." He indicated a few tunnels descending into the sea floor, barely visible amongst the flowers, obviously intentionally (and artfully) hidden so that there wasn't the look of gaping holes in the park.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:00 am

More secrets?

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:07 am

"Of a sort. I believe I recall you mentioning that you like... how do you call them? Dark lights?" he answered as they swam into the cave.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:30 am

Oh, yes! Very much!

Nina smiles gently at Zeryn.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:39 am

"Excellent. In that case... " With that, Zeryn rolled a stone door that was settled against the entrance of the cave closed, shutting out all of the light filtering down from the surface.

Immediately, the cave lit up, the phosphorescent algae and plants that were arranged becoming visible and glowing in the now pitch-black cave. The cave seemed to have been painted with algae, some parts of it abstract arrangements, others obviously intricately arranged into murals of Atlantean life and what were presumably old heroes of the culture. From the look of them, they liked to celebrate great feats of strength, as well as the, er, finer things in life, without any sense of shame whatsoever.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:41 am

Nina looks fascinated.

This. Is. Amazing.

She holds on to Zeryn's arm tightly. Her body brushing up against his.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:46 am

Zeryn's arm curled around her waist, keeping her there against him. "I'm glad that you like it as much as I expected," he told her, the currents making them drift along as she looked at the painted cave, the phosphorescent glow bathing their bodies in irridescent colors. "I'll admit... I wanted to show you something truly special before you leave to study from the warrior caste. I'll miss you while you're away, my lady."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:50 am

Nina leans her head against Zeryn, her hands on his chest.

I'm going to miss you too.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:16 am

He leaned down and brushed his lips along the top of her head. Which was all he could really reach, given that she was sort of tiny next to him. "But nevertheless, I'm proud of this path you've chosen. In case that makes any difference to you."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:46 am

It does. Thank you.

Nina tilts her head upward and kisses Zeryn's jawline.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:48 am

Zeryn closed his eyes for a moment, the slow exhalation of showing that yes, he did quite enjoy that. And then, cupping his arm under her bottom, he lifted her up along him so that he could kiss her properly, the currents swirling sensually around them.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:55 am

Nina lets out a soft gasp, wrapping her legs around Zeryn as she kissed him.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:04 am

"Truly," Zeryn told her between kisses, "The loveliest, most enthralling woman I've met in many, many years." The currents seemed to serve to keep them in place, so that they wouldn't risk falling against the walls as Zeryn began to show his appreciation for said loveliness.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:09 am

Nina pressed against Zeryn, clearly enjoying herself.

I love you.

by **Zeryn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:43 pm

"And I you, my little Siren," Zeryn answered, closing his eyes as his face drifted closer to hers.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:40 pm

Nina's nails dig into Zeryn's back, lost in bliss they...

((FTOCEANBLACK))

by **Zeryn** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:57 am

Quite a while later, the two of them were floating in the middle of the cave together, the currents cushioning them quite comfortably as the afterglow faded.

by **Nina Madaraki** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:00 am

Definitely going to miss that too.

by **Zeryn** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:02 am

"As will I. But press on we shall, and your return will be quite the joyous occasion."

by **Nina Madaraki** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:03 am

Very joyous, Nina promises.

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