* they moved closer to the rock, eyeing the gem for a second before a tentacle wrapped around it carefully.
* the small squid would eat it as its now in their grasp.. but they were told to promise.
"...will.. take care... promise..."
* their teary gaze kept on the crow, though occasionally glanced again at its beak. if they could fly like it could.. they'd be able to find many sparkly delights..
"love.. shinies... very.. tasty..."
* their attention snapped back as they heard the voice from the mysterious bird. a surprise to the little squid for sure..
"..yya.."
* in a way, at least.
* they stared up at the crow, curious. though.. their gaze turned more towards the object held by the beak.
*a temptation grew within them, a hunger.. shiny...
* no.. these weren't pirates. it has to be like those other kind of boats then.
* the dark shape slowed again, before a brief breach, only to submerge once more into the sea. the head that appeared was like a cookie's, what looked to be tentacles or hair had adorned it.
* they had caught a good glimpse of the pair, noticing the blue uniforms. not too weird, people wearing similar clothes..
* Squid Ink began to think again. were these pirates? no.. those outfits don't look it.. maybe those other kind of boats..?
* it took them a second to realize they were the "fish" mentioned. hmm.. maybe they should look..
*the dark shape slowed a little, easier to peek out at this speed at least. pale, glowing eyes peered up for a few seconds before submerging again and returned to its former speed.+
* as they stared, Squid Ink pondered where it had come from.. it didn't look familiar.
* from beneath the waves, the small creature listened in on the faint words. they lingered closer to the ship, rising more towards the surface, but remained submerged for now.
[A faint conversation can be heard . . . ]
'Ever wondered what's down there? As far as we know we don't know what lies under the deep sea.'
' ' . . Yeah, I used to be a fisherman, I catch smaller fish, not big scary ones from under as tales tend to display.' '
* it took a second for them to notice, turning their head towards the vessel. their head tilted slightly, a mix of confusion and curiosity of its make-up.
* the ship seemed normal at first glance.. but they noticed more differences the longer they looked. it looked.. stronger..?
[ @architeuths ]
[A large ship can be seen passing by underneath the other's location, the cannons on the vessel seemed to be larger than the usual basic pirate ship too.]
[The material overall of the craft seems to be tougher and more refined than anything they've seen.]
* they stared at it for a bit with widened eyes, taking it in. all the colors.. it enjoyed it a lot. they stared at the squid especially once it was pointed out. Squid Ink turned to Lollipop, dawning a little smile despite the tears.
" pretty.. love... "
︎⠀⠀ ( it's a small mural of an underwater scene, including a bunch of fish, coral, and even a little squid! lollipop points to said squid, smiling wide. )
" see, look at this one! it kinda looks like you, but if you were pink and sparkly. "
* they looked up to the peaches as she pointed at them. deciding to take up the offer, it lifted a tentacle, stretching it all the way up to carefully grab one.
" thank.. you.. "
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〝 haa ~ guess i can't blame you. say, are you hungry .ᐣ 〞
entering a fishing cycle, catching a fish, tossing it back and throwing the line.
〝 you can have a peach if you are. 〞
pointing at the peaches on her head.
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