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[It was late. The young Prince knew that when he decided to both study and practice a new technique. He felt he was really getting in-tuned with his Raijinto. Anything to get himself prepped and on top of his game for when he gets back home.

Ryoma looked at the moon, took in the nice air, and started to head home. Suddenly, a new feeling erupted. He gasped, holding his neck as if the air in his lungs were leaving him quickly. Collapsing, Ryoma wheezed, feeling his legs were fusing together. It felt like they were liquid, and something was covering them up to form into one.

He couldn’t breathe. He tore off his fancy shirt and beat his chest to get some air-but it didn’t work. It was all so difficult. In the midst of his gasping, Ryoma uttered]

Help...me…..H-help…

[His voice carried, such that it held his powers as a Siren. It could draw anyone to him.]

[CLOSED w/ Xander]

[After that shenanigan was over, and Ryoma was finally in the water, he was worried for his family. Was Azura okay? Takumi? Xander? Camilia? Elise?

...Leo was fine.

Soon an idea came to him-he would call them to him! Starting with Xander. Taking a deep breathe, he emerged from the water and sung out to the Nohrian Prince]

Xander~ I need reassurance..~~

[After singing, Ryoma realized his own blush once more. But he wasn’t hesitant or bashful about it anymore. Slowly he was accepting it, and the faster he accepted, perhaps the faster he can snap out of this infatuation]

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[And of all people for that sweet siren call to reach, it just had to be Leo. He was out riding his jet black horse (and very much annoyed by his situation of having what appeared to be a lion's ears and tail) when he was drawn to the voice, which was somehow just unrecognizable enough that he couldn't identify it right away. So, when he arrived...

... oh. It was just Ryoma.]

... so it's true. This "curse" is affecting all of the cities.

[He didn't feel inclined to help Ryoma, but then again, he could be civil and appear to be the better person. Plus if he didn't let the Hoshidans lose under capture, this wouldn't exactly feel much better.]

What's wrong? It can't just be your lack of legs.

[Of course Leo is calm about this. He heard that Guardian's announcement.]

[In the midst of his wheezing, Ryoma looked up to see..Leo but with lion ears?

...He's fine. But why did he feel threatened all of a sudden? The prince clutched his fist to his chest]

Can't..breathe.... [glancing back at his now shining red tail, Ryoma shuddered]

..Water. Ocean water, please, Leo...

[On one hand, he could consider just walking away, but his siblings would mercilessly berate him. But, on the other hand, he could use this as leverage over Takumi...

Still, there's no satisfaction in letting him die pathetically like this. He directed his horse closer to Ryoma before hopping off. He takes a gander at Ryoma's tail briefly before looking at the man's face. .... huh. Why did he suddenly feel hungry for fish?]

Try to help if you have the strength.

[He tries to get a good angle to help lift Ryoma up. His enhanced abilities thanks to this weird lion change helped make it easier with the other man's weight.]

I won't be able to get you on the horse strictly on my own. It'll be faster to take you to the ocean directly than to bring any water to you.

[He lightly tugged the horse's reigns to direct her closer to them. C'mon, Ryoma, pull your own weight. Lest you hear the complaints of your enemy of another timeline.]

Yes..

[Ryoma's sight blurred for a moment. This is bad. But at Leo's command he sat up with the help of his arms, and helped in any way he could. Wit ehout his legs..without his legs..

That was an awful thought. Even when he finally rested safely on Leo's horse, he was dizzy and sickened by the thought. He had to stay. Calm.]

To..the ocean... thank you... Leo..

Save your thanks for when we get there.

[He hops onto the horse, careful not to hit Ryoma in the process. He urges her into a gallop, glancing back occasionally to make sure the fish man back there didn't fall off. He may have a strong dislike for Hoshidans, but he's at least not gonna kick Ryoma while he's down.

He carefully chose the quickest route to the sea, so it wasn't long before he pulled on the horse's reins, slowing her down into a trot on the shoreline. Leo jumps off again and helps Ryoma off while the water washed over his sabatons. This was at least much easier than getting him on the horse.]

Come on. Shift your weight on me if you must.

[Ryoma's so close to passing out, and eventually just closed his eyes. There were periods of conscious and unconsciousness, not even hearing Leo's voice anymore until finally there was a tug from him]

Mrg..m...gg..

[He choked, but smelled the water] ..Weight..

[Sighing, the prince shifted his weight a bit]

[Gods, he's heavy. Leo sighs in quiet annoyance, but does his best to pull Ryoma to the water. Ugh, this can't be good for his armor. The temptation to just carelessly shove Ryoma was there, but he still pulled him into the water. The water was hip deep on him by now, and he wasn't going any further, so instead he kneels down to get the other man further into the water. If that wasn't enough, then screw it, Ryoma was on his own.]

I can't get you in any further. You're on your own now.

[The ghost of Christmas past, AKA Uai with a bedsheet over his head, does respond to the summons. He's not quite happy with his new form, which he considers a hideous mockery for his existing insecurities.

His mood isn't help when he sees Ryoma.]

... You mean we could have had attractive changes? [uai is petty and jealous]

[Someone came. Thank goodness. Glancing over he saw...a ghost? Oh no. Ryoma spoke, his breathe strained]

N-no. I'm not ready... I.. I can survive this--

[But he paused a bit confused]

..A-attractive..?

[Not just any ghost either: This one was made out of good quality 100% bitterness. Seriously. Why does Ryoma get to keep his nice face, which Uai's is covered in gross scales?]

I hate this place so much... [He sighs and kneels next to Ryoma. It's apparent what the other's problem is and Uai is initially prepared to solve it: He can move water from the ocean to Ryoma and make some sort of pool...

But Uai's powers aren't working. Try as he might, he can't turn his soul into magic. So he stands again and crosses his ghosty arms.]

... My fish tank won't be big enough for you. We'll have to take you swimming, huh?

[Ryoma wheezed, feeling his ribs expand and retract, searching for air, but it didn't suffice. He gritted his teeth]

A..any..thing... please, Uai..

[Xander heard the call and wandered towards it, ignoring the looks he was getting from people around for his new form. It was strange, he was apparently part serpent... no, dragon, looking at the wings and tail he grew.

Getting to the edge of the water, he sat down on the shore, tucking his wings against his back and wrapping his tail around his knees.]

Yes, Prince Ryoma?

[Ryoma recognized his voice and perked up] Ah-Lord Xander I--

[but became shocked at seeing Xander in this form! He was a dragon..! No..Manakete now! Soon it dawned on him-the curse was everywhere]

This is-this is the curse's doing, yes..? Are you hurt, feel anything different..?

[the Prince reached forward, realizing that he wanted to take Xander in the water, but made his hand flinch back, his other hand holding it back]

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