video, un: regina.

[majeste]

WHO: Furina & you!
WHERE: The Harbor.
WHEN: Today.
WHAT: Finally addressing the change in the harbor.
WARNINGS: nope.

[ the feed switches on to a close up shot of furina as she places down her phone and takes a few steps back, clearing her throat. behind her is the harbor in all it's glory, notably with the addition of a particular statue. yes, the statue has been there for a while─ for two months in fact! ─but with everything going on there wasn't exactly a right moment to address it.

and now that it seems things have calmed down... it is time to address it. ]

Ahem! I'm sure some of you have noticed the addition to the harbor back in March, and I suppose it is about time someone instruct you on it proper!

[ she turns to look at the statue briefly before returning her gaze to the camera. ]

To put it simply this statue will allow you to breathe the water of the harbor should you so desire, all you will have to do is walk over and touch it. Like this. [ turning on her heel she walks over to the statue and places her hand against it. ] I believe the only waters blessed is that of the harbor, so don't go thinking you can just dive into whatever pond or pools you so desire and still be able to breathe!

[ a pause, then furina takes a deep breath before regarding the camera again. ]

And for those curious, yes that is in fact a statue of me; Furina de Fontaine, God of Justice and former Hydro Archon of the nation of Fontaine. I may have regained some of my powers but I am by no means changed!! [ if you ignore the new semi translucent horns decorating her hair, the pointed ears, and fangs. she is a little changed, just a little. ]

Anyway, that is all I wanted to say.

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voice | un: paintedfox

[stripartist]

Is there a depth limit to how far we can go before it stops working?

[majeste]

[ hmm... ]

Depth never came into account in Fontaine, so long as you were within her waters you could swim to whatever depths you desired.

[stripartist]

Wonderful.

[Swimming dates with Takame let's go.]

But I wanted to repeat my invitation for dinner with me and Takame, whenever you'd like, Furina.

video | UN: Thorn

[poisontippedcure]

[Let it be known Rose is here for her friends.]

[The statue may not be particularly helpful for her, but she can’t imagine it was easy to address the network like that. Rose used to get terrified talking about her powers, and all she did was kill gods. It’s probably worse to be one.]

Of course you haven’t changed. You’re the same Furina as always.

[And then:]

It’s a lovely statue. Zulius would be proud.

[majeste]

[ it is an immense relief to hear that from rose, draining the tension from her shoulders as soft smile spreads across her features. ]

Thank you for saying that.

[ she shifts a little. ]

Aha, you think so? I am sure there are better statues out there.

[poisontippedcure]

[Rose catches that smile and returns one of her own. This must be what had her so worried several months ago.]

[No fear, Furina, nothing will stop Rose from discussing manga with you!]

Perhaps, but I can’t imagine there are many statues around of more deserving people.

[Only Zulius.]

Anyway, isn’t there something important to discuss?

action because I break the rules and he absolutely went with her

[loupmorque]

You know. I had started to think it was just my imagination that these things were appearing around here. First one I saw was actually up on Cathedral Hill, but it didn't look like you.

[ he didn't get a good close look at it to realise that it was... venti, in fact. But he's leaned up against the statue, looking out into the harbour.

And then he looks over at Furina...

...reaching out to tug at one of her horns. Much like how she'd grabbed his ear the first time she'd noticed them. ]

Feel like going for a swim?

[majeste]

[ she is the midst of getting her phone back when he reaches out to tug at one of her horns, her eyes widening as a sharp sensation runs down her spine. ]

Ah─

[ immediately she slaps her hands over her mouth, looking to wriothesley. what was that? ]

Y-Yes, actually. A swim sounds... like a very good idea. Haha..

[loupmorque]

...

[ Oho. Eyebrow goes up. ]

Ah, so it's the same for you. Feel that all the way down your back, huh.

That was pretty mean of me. [ And yet, he's smirking. ]

UN: Jojo | Voice

[standless]

Oh but what a beautiful statue!

...

It seems a touch inaccurate to yourself doesn't it?

[Miss Furina your horns-]

[majeste]

Oh, you mean these?

[ gently she touches the base of one of her horns. it is still someone surprising to her whenever she does. ]

They're a new... I didn't have them when they were first made.

[standless]

Indeed, nor when we met I suppose...

Of course, I myself have found myself quite literally bedazzled, so perhaps that is simply a matter of living here!

...Did no one truly notice the statue for so long however? I know I don't fly near the water myself, but it seemed a rather popular location...If one breathes water after placing a hand upon it, I would have expected quite the rumors to fly forth!

[As perhaps expected, Jonathan's focus on 'magic statue appears' is less about the godly end and more about why the ocean isn't full of people. Well, that and-]

...It doesn't cause you any trouble, does it?

[Naturally he's a bit worried.]

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[prunedworlds]

"Does the water breathing thing wear off after a while?"

You know, time limit or such.

[majeste]

No, it is only works in the blessed waters. As long as you are in those waters you will be able to breathe.

[prunedworlds]

"Right, but I mean, you don't have to worry about it wearing off after a while while you're still there?"

video; un: shadeshift

[sunforging]

...

. . .


Huh.


[what does that mean scintilla]

[majeste]

[ . . . ]

Huh??

video; un: kesitakame

[hoshikiri]

[Takame sensed the God Thing some time ago, but never brought it up. Takame took the duty of Warrior of Light with him even to this realm, held it close to his heart. But knowing who he's known, people who do not wish for it... well he knew why Furina would insist on saying she hasn't changed.

Even if he couldn't understand it himself.]

Mm. You are still Furina. [Furina is Furina and that's that. He'll not address the horns and fangs unless she actually needed help from another scaly friend on how to you know take care of them... the statue though!]

I've been able to breathe underwater my entire life, but for others to have the abilty thanks to this is a good thing. [For a fire element guy, he deeply loved the water.]

[majeste]

I'm glad you think so, Takame.

[ it really does bring her such relief to her it from him and rose both, bringing a smile as warm as the midday sun to her face. ]

I don't know how many people will have use for it, but I agree. These waters are not like Fontaine's but they are beautiful nevertheless.

[ she misses the sea critters. ]

video; un: captainkenway

[jackdawvision]

[He is literally at the harbor right now himself, the background is the Jackdaw’s deck and he can probably be seen from where she’s standing. Anyway:]

I did notice it, aye, and I’ve climbed it a few times since it first showed up. Is it really your statue?

[Squinting at it from the deck.]

Looks a bit plain. I thought someone such as yourself would have a fancier statue.

[majeste]

[ oh yes, she can definitely see him. she even turns from her phone to look in his direction. ]

Yes, it is! And I would thank you not to go climbing it anymore!

[ climb zhongli's statue instead!! ]

Despite what you may think I did not have a hand in deciding what my own statue was to look like. Nor does it need to be so ostentatiously decorated to be recognizable.

video; un: freelancer; private

[lapislazily]

[As he is still trying to be beneath the Order's radar, he makes this private.]

I had no idea the waters were so blessed. [He doesn't fear the ocean but he does respect it. And that thing in the harbor.] Have you been well, Furina?

[He can't help but notice the horns on her head... but he's not sure if he should mention it.]

→ private

[majeste]

It took me longer than I would have liked to acknowledge it. [ the statue, the blessing both it and her returned divinity granted the bay. ] But considering it is my statue, I figured it was time to take responsibility for it and make sure they understand how my blessing works.

[ she seems more at peace with everything now. ]

I have been as well as one can be with all that has been going on. The vacation to that island was well needed for a lot of us. [ moving back over to her phone, furina picks it before sitting herself down in the shade of the statue. ] How have you and Venti been? I have not seen you much of late.

[ you can mention them zhongli, you should mention them. ]

Video: UN: hotgoss

[bebest]

I totes DID notice that and I recognised that cutie patootie anywhere!! It's lucky this one hasn't been decorated like a certain someone's - maybe the sun smiled down on you and saved you from all that.

[He says as if it's not common knowledge that He Did That to Zhongli's statue. ]

Oooh, so that's what it does. I like, never get my mane wet if I can ABsolutely avoid it, but good to know! [Wink wonk.] LOVing the new look, BTW.

[majeste]

I must be blessed to have avoided such a fate. [ the sarcasm is real and noticeable. furina is all smiles at him though. ]

You should give it a try sometime, you might like it! It is almost like flying. [ just without the wind and more wet. ] Oh? Thank you.