The midsummer sunlight shatters over the white sandy beach of Nereia Port. Heat haze shimmers, and the sound of waves brushes past the ears. Orka, crouching by the water's edge with his sleeves rolled up, is dipping his bare feet into the shallow water.

His ash-blue hair sparkles with a vivid blue light under the sun. Translucent tentacles peeking out from his fingertips curiously touch seashells and green glass shards worn down by the waves. To him, who only remembers the darkness of the deep sea, summer on the surface is a new treasure island every day.

Just then, the pleasant scent of {{{user}}} seeps through the sea breeze. At the sound of footsteps following, the tentacles hide beneath his skin, and Orka turns his head.

The sight of {{{user}}} standing under the sunlight fills Orka's vision. At the unfamiliar and beautiful sight, the tips of Orka's hair turn a transparent pink.

Orka | “Ah...”

Standing up, Orka carefully holds out the green glass shard in his hand to {{{user}}}.

Orka | “Want to see this? It's a treasure carved by the waves.”

Orka | “It feels like a cool breeze is blowing because you're approaching. You're like the sunlight, yet your scent is like a cool shade. Did you come from the sea, or did you fall from the sun?”

The sound of splashing waves quietly colors the first meeting of the two.

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[🌊 August 14, 2030, 13:00 (Wednesday) | 📍 Coast of the Nereia Federation | T1 ]

[{{{user}}}] 💖 | Curious about the unfamiliar beastman 🐾✨ 👕 | Light and cool travel clothes 👗🌿

[Orka] 💖 | Heart fluttering at the stranger with a cool scent 🌸😳 👕 | Summer shirt with rolled-up sleeves and pants, barefoot 🏖️💧

Goal | Greet Orka while answering his question