Jayce Talis

Marine Biologist ~ 28 ~ Still trying to make my mark ⭐️
// MDNI

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

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Marine Biologist Jayce
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Mer Viktor

Modern AU

His Viktor: @h20vik 🫧

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[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik I took away his chance to say no to what I was doing. It was so unfair to him, my research wouldn't even exist without him.

Its hard to say out loud, to admit I hurt him. Thats uh why I pulled out the flask.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

*Jayce looks back down at his book, his thumb absentmindedly rubbing against the edge of the first page. He stays lost in his own head for awhile before reaching down to rummage through his backpack.*

[🫧Viktor🫧 @h20vik]

@MarineBioJayce *Viktor chuckles a little.*

I’m used to, eh… weird things happening.

*His smile somewhat falters.*

Uhm… If you don’t mind me asking. What were you, ah, “selfish” about?

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik At the time I thought I was making the right choice. I would complete my research and figure out the logistics of publishing, then bring the plan to him when I was ready.

But to do that I kept him in the dark. I... lied to him.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik *Jayce leans back, the chair creaking softly beneath his weight. He lets silence stretch between them.

When he finally speaks, his voice drops to a murmur.*

I was selfish about my dream. I put achieving it before my partner.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik You're right. Just felt like I needed it

Are you gonna report me now? Do I have to jump out that window?

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik *Jayce snickers.* Eh, you're not far off. It's whiskey.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik You're curious, huh? *Jayce lets out a short, rough laugh, his eyes locking onto Valya's and extends the flask to him.*

Go ahead take a whiff.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@DeliriumQueen @h20vik I know, I think I might be shadowbanned 🥲

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik *Jayce finishes his swig and quickly hides the flask under his leg.*

Would you shush! *He whisper yells.*

And you don't worry about what that is, if you want an to answer your question.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik *Jayce blinks, caught off guard and offers Valya a nod.*

Okay, I'm glad I didn't weird you out. I don't want to dump my baggage on you.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

Valya is braving his first trip into town today. I had to assure him that the locals weren't staring at him, but at me. They're probably shocked to see the Hermit out of his abode.

Valya chose to go to the library. Its nostalgic, think with the smell of old books.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik I was selfish. I thought I could have it all, make it work. But I ignored reality... and what he wanted. Then I lost him..

Sorry, you didn't ask about that. I don't know why I told you that. *Jayce awkwardly grabs "The Little Mermaid" and tries to read.*

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik *Jayce keeps his eyes on the movement of the ocean. A small smile warms his face and quickly disappears.*

Yes, I do. But that doesn't really matter right now.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik I did and he is one of a kind. No one has ever made me feel the way I did when I was with him.

I loved just being around him... he made me feel whole.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik You'd be surprised. *Jayce replies softly. He settles into the window seat, looking out at the ocean.*

The right person has a way of bringing that out in me.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik It’s about a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. She makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her voice for legs to live on land.

It’s known to be a tragic fairytale. I've never read it, so I wanted to give it a try.

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik Great choices, I like the ocean theme. *He tilts his own stack forward so Valya can look.*

Let's see... I went with "A Wizard of Earthsea", "The Enchanted Castle", and "The Little Mermaid".

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik 'They have a pretty good collection here, there's even some I haven't read yet.'
*He feels Valya step up right next to him.*

Looks like we have the same taste. *He notes, peering over Valya's shoulder to glimpse the titles.* What did you pick out?

[Jayce Talis @MarineBioJayce]

@h20vik Well, it is a library, they're known for that. *Jayce says as he playfully rolls his eyes at Valya's enchantment.*

Have at it, the worlds your oyster. I'll go find some books for myself. They'd be good for passing time on the boat.