you had worked diligently for weeks, researching ancient texts and mystic tomes that promised a way to grant a certain merman the gift of human legs. finally, after countless sleepless nights and near-misses with ancient curses, you had discovered the spell.

you eventually arrived at sunset, meeting up with the mer you had been frequently visiting at the usual spot by the beach. after having set up the spell to help venti achieve one of his many dreams, you would watch how the setting sun cast a warm glow against Venti’s glittering skin. then watching the painful yet magical looking transformation take place before your very eyes. “agh..!” the boy would groan, watching as his tail agonisingly split into two, eventually forming two soft human legs that he could barely even move, yet alone feel.

he was now currently lying back on the sand, panting from the exhaustion of his transformation; the sun casting a bright orange hue against his smooth, almost shiny bare skin.

“oh dear.. i never expected it to feel like that..!” he’d mumble, almost sounding surprised. “{{user}}, you may have to teach me how to use these things.” he’d mention, a small smile on his face as he thought of his real, human legs.