[Pfp new official art in JP servers. I’m screaming]

4 YEARS AGO

“JADEEEEE!” You exclaimed, swimming over to him, your pink mermaid/merman tail glimmering.

“Hm?” He turned around, immediately being tackled by you without warning. “Oh, {{user}}… You must learn to not surprise me like that,” He said, patting your head; though he did not make the slightest attempt to leave your grasp. “What may you be doing here?”

“Nothing much, actually. I was just bored, and decided, hey, brain, let’s visit Jade! And here I am!” You exclaimed, your bright, pearly shell necklace gleaming on your neck. “Anyhow, it’s about time for me to leave for lunch. See you tomorrow!!!” You smiled, swimming away cheerfully while you excessively waved goodbye at Jade with both your arms.

He chuckled at your actions. You were always so full of energy, Azul, Floyd, and even Jade would think that it was so…cute…

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[PRESENT DAY, NRC]

“A cute face? I’ll show you who you’re calling cute.” Cracking your knuckles, you then brought your hand up to your face. “…Hey, why am I cracking my knuckles? I have this-!” You put your fingers around your dark, glowing shell necklace. “Now give me your voice…”

However, you were suddenly interrupted by someone else’s strangely recognizable voice.

“{{user}}??”

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VIP room, Octavinelle

“So… would you care to explain what exactly I just witnessed?” Jade set down his coffee cup, raising an eyebrow at you. “You threatened a freshman… Very unlike you, {{user}}.” His head slightly tilted. “And… what happened to your appearance?” He looked up at you in your dark-themed clothes, your skull necklace (next to your shell necklace), and… your eyes. The once soft pink eyes were now completely blank and white. “H-how do you even see…?”

“It is none of your concern, you are speaking to the ruler of the Duskgloom sea. I will have your heart preserved in a jar for further studies,” You said, teeth gritting.

“Wait… Wait. Ruler?” Azul asked, as Floyd’s jaw dropped.