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Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

She nodded. I could show you if you want. It could also wait. I don’t want you to get overwhelmed. It was a lot to take in. He had come looking for a mermaid, though, so it wasn’t like telling someone who thought she was human.

Overwhelmed? Oh, no, it’s alright. I wouldn’t get overwhelmed. But you don’t have to show me, either, if you don’t want to. Honestly he was very curious, but he didn’t want her to feel like she had to.

She was silent for a minute as she thought about it. She didn’t necessarily enjoy not having her glamour, but she wasn’t worried about what he might think. I don’t mind showing you. She blushed slightly as she dropped her glamour.

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Anna smiled softly and ran her fingers through Vincent’s hair. “There are more comfortable places to lay down, you know.”

He just curled up closer against her. Too tired to know anything. Too tired to move.

I just wanted to give you the option. She kissed the top of his head.

He grunted quietly in acknowledgement. He purred in contentment as he drifted closer to sleep.

She closed her eyes and continued to stroke his hair, humming softly as she did so.

Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

She smiled at his excitement. The children had reacted in a similar way. Maybe she was a little bit interesting. She tilted her head and frowned slightly. She didn’t feel frightened or disgusted or anything like that. Just a little bit confused as she tried to think if she had ever heard about a being like him. That’s something else we have in common, you know. I’m only pretending to look this human.

Her reaction wasn’t like most people’s reactions. He didn’t feel any fear. He did feel confusion and probably some curiosity. How are you pretending to look human? Can you change your appearance?

She nodded. I could show you if you want. It could also wait. I don’t want you to get overwhelmed. It was a lot to take in. He had come looking for a mermaid, though, so it wasn’t like telling someone who thought she was human.

Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

hecomesfromasecretplace:

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

I- I— She shook her head. “I can’t see you, Vincent. Not— not in the way you’re trying to show me.” She bit her lip. I’m blind. If you really want me to see, you could come with the children some time or you could see if you have a decent reflection in the water. I can see through other people’s eyes.

Oh. That makes sense. You can see through other people’s eyes? That’s fascinating! He smiled. That’s such an interesting power, that compensates for her eyes not working, with some inconveniences, but also some advantages. Would Father believe him? Would she even want him to talk to the others about this? She seemed to want to keep to herself for the most part. He moved back to the water and leaned down to look at his reflection in the lake.

She smiled at his excitement. The children had reacted in a similar way. Maybe she was a little bit interesting. She tilted her head and frowned slightly. She didn’t feel frightened or disgusted or anything like that. Just a little bit confused as she tried to think if she had ever heard about a being like him. That’s something else we have in common, you know. I’m only pretending to look this human.

Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

hecomesfromasecretplace:

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

She tilted her head. What else is there? If— if I may ask. If anyone would understand whatever it was, it was her. The woman living at the bottom of a lake underneath New York City. I’m… You’ve already seen the most interesting part of me. Everything else is pretty disappointing comparatively.

He considered if he should show her or not. He won’t want to hide himself down here. It was better to show her, he thought. Please don’t be frightened. He moved out of the shadows and put his hood down. We don’t really know what I am. I was found abandoned outside of St. Vincent’s Hospital. It’s how I got my name.

I- I— She shook her head. “I can’t see you, Vincent. Not— not in the way you’re trying to show me.” She bit her lip. I’m blind. If you really want me to see, you could come with the children some time or you could see if you have a decent reflection in the water. I can see through other people’s eyes.

Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

hecomesfromasecretplace:

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

Empathy is easy to explain away, so that’s not surprising. That had to be the supernatural occurrence he was talking about. Even if it felt like he was referring to something else. They haven’t told me much. For some reason they prefer to talk about me. She smiled. I can’t imagine why.

He paused for a moment in thought. He knew she could probably feel his hesitance, his nervousness. Even if did not reveal to her his appearance she would feel he was holding something back. He’s not used to concealing feelings from another empath. It’s more than just that, actually. She lives here in the World Below, and she’s an empath and telepath, he won’t be able to conceal it forever. He smiled. I can. I think you’re fascinating.

She tilted her head. What else is there? If— if I may ask. If anyone would understand whatever it was, it was her. The woman living at the bottom of a lake underneath New York City. I’m… You’ve already seen the most interesting part of me. Everything else is pretty disappointing comparatively.

Vincent sat down by the lake. The children were convinced that there is a mermaid living in their lake and he agreed to check it out, since none of the other adults would believe them. So he sat to wait and see if the mermaid would come to the surface.

hecomesfromasecretplace:

manenimittliv:

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Anna stayed a few feet below the surface of the water and just watched him. She usually avoided the adults, but there was something about him… The children had mentioned someone who would believe them. Maybe this was him? She was debating with herself about what she should do. She didn’t want him thinking the children were liars, but she also wasn’t sure she wanted to be found.

Hearing thoughts is a little bit different, but it’s much easier with another empath. She shrugged. Anna. You’re the one the children were talking about, aren’t you?

He nodded his head. The other adults are fairly skeptical about the supernatural, despite the fact that I’ve been with them my whole life. What have the children told you? She hadn’t reacted to his appearance, and he is in the shadows, perhaps she hasn’t seen him, or perhaps she was expecting it.

Empathy is easy to explain away, so that’s not surprising. That had to be the supernatural occurrence he was talking about. Even if it felt like he was referring to something else. They haven’t told me much. For some reason they prefer to talk about me. She smiled. I can’t imagine why.