explore that shore

[impulsea]

     ❛       well dear friend, it’s time to put this letter into a bottle      —-      i hope the ocean current carries it back to you,     maybe soon you’ll come to visit me!     even if it’s only in your dreams.       just follow the mermaid song and you’ll find me     ‘till then, your friend ARIEL       ❜          ariel based solely upon the franchise that began with howard ashman’s THE LITTLE MERMAID       voiced by marcia.  

[marciabrady]

Ariel introducing a storybook segment about her very first Christmas. Incidentally, Disney has released at least three different "canonical" storylines of Ariel's first Christmas. The reference for Ariel's key animation frame is this still, as seen in the first gif.

DISNEY PRINCESS: A CHRISTMAS OF ENCHANTMENT 2005, producer Michael Bellavia

[impulsea]

A swell of scarlet surfaces with the crest of the foaming wave, as a breathless voice offers its most eager apologies. "Sorry I was late! I swam as fast as my fins could carry me to get here-" rummaging through a soaking, sagging satchel, which was weighed down by the sudden force of gravity, the bright mermaid retrieved an aged pipe and brought it forward. "Happy anniversary!" she giggled, before exerting all of her upper body force through the opening in the pipe's stem, causing a bubbling concoction of debris, limp seaweed, and leaking saltwater in a celebratory cheer. "Hmmm...this might need some tuning-" she turns the pipe to the side, examining the previously-clogged-up stummel with a quirked head. "I bet Sebastian would know how! Oh, I'd do backflips if he'd help! Maybe I could bring it up to him during one of Daddy's catfish-naps."

Flounder interjected, splashing about at her side, cautiously countering that Sebastian might identify the snarfblatt as being a human object. "Oh, don't worry about that, Flounder! We can always say we found it in Adella's makeup bag!" The youngest of Triton's children couldn't help but giggle at the last look she had of the fifth daughter, who was busy trying out a "fashionable" new hair braid she'd seen in a Madamshell Magazine. "This'll fit right in with the headdress she wore to Sebastian's opera last night. I thought I'd burst my bubble when he forgot she wasn't in costume." Ariel, for one, loved her sister's wacky style. However, part of her chest did tighten at the realization that, this same object- which would be condemned if she brought it to light, would be easily accepted if it belonged to her sister, instead. But those thoughts would have to be pushed back for another time.

"Thanks again for waiting on Flounder and I to get here! We should start hunting for new treasures to remember today by! Why don't we dive over near Sunken Reef Isle and-" Flounder shuddered his best friend's name, begging for her attention by flipping his pectoral fins. Isn't that where the skeletons of wayward sailors were said to be? "Aww, Flounder, that's just a silly fish-tale they tell to scare little guppies away. To prove there's nothing to be afraid of, I'll lead the head start!" And, before Flounder could deter her, all that was left of Ariel was a dash of foam and sea spray in the way of her plunging form.

[lesbianrosedewittbukater]

Bright young women Sick of swimmin’ Ready to stand!

Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989)

[Plain text: The Little Mermaid (1989)]

[Gif descriptions: Gif 1: Ariel appearing behind a mast in the ocean. Gif 2: Ariel’s hair surrounding her. Gif 3: Ariel blowing her fringe out of her face. Gif 4: Ariel brushing her hair with a fork. Gif 5: Ariel showing two collectibles in her grotto. Gif 6: Ariel hanging upside down from a horse-drawn carriage.]

[scurviesdisneyblog]

What got you interested in animation?

I grew up watching Disney’s renaissance movies and they were and still are undoubtedly the most brilliant in the history of animated features. But it wasn’t until I came across Glen Keane’s blog and saw his sketches of Ariel that I got a glimpse of the art behind the magic. Ever since then, it’s become my passion to find and share the beautiful and breathtaking work the animators and artists at Disney create to give us our favorite movies. 

Just look at this! It absolutely takes your breath away! 

[eyeforabargain]

Ursula, can you tell us more about the Octopan army that you had outfitted with the magic tridents? That blue-haired man with the brooch seems to be the leader, do you know anything about him? And finally, do you have a sense of loyalty to your own species or would you have planned to betray them eventually?

"Oh sure! The Octopins' general is named Cephan, and he's your typical strong bloodthirsty type. Not much finesse, but he's got a warrior's resolve that I admire in a man. Most Atlanticans see the Octopins as a savage and warlike race, and between you and me, it's not an unfounded belief. They raid and pillage kingdoms for their resources rather than cultivating them for themselves."

"And to your other question, loyalty isn't exactly my strong suit. They would have been thrown out onto their tentacles if they gave me any reason to suspect that they weren't acting in my best interests. However, I wasn't necessarily planning a betrayal; I'm just a girl who looks out for herself first and foremost."

[laperlina]

[laperlina]

𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒, 𝐰𝐡𝐨'𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

an  original  character  adapted  from  the  little mermaid.  written  by  aqssa  ✦✧  .

[ababwa]

        Now, try your best to stay calm. Brush up your Sunday salaam –                              Then come and meet his spectacular coterie!!

                             indie aladdin rper. post-trilogy + tv series. semi-selective.

[catchymemes]

[freakorgasm]

[a-birdie-on-a-rose]

[impulsea]

Interact with this for a starter where Ariel is likening you to one of her sisters! (for accounts with more than one muse, specify which one you’d like me to detail; also friendly reminder that this is only going for her sister’s personalities in the original and not taking the third film into account!)

[actionmemeplay]

Thought, learning and intellect headcanon asks for muses

[MENTAL CHATTER] Does your character have an ongoing inner monologue, or do they more frequently think wordlessly/in abstract?

[ENTANGLED] Does your muse experience synaesthesia? (eg. tasting sounds, or seeing colours in music) If yes, does this have any effect on their creativity or understanding of certain senses?

[ALOUD] Does your character subvocalise (sound out words in their head) when reading silently to themselves, or no? When reading fiction, do they “hear” individual voices for each speaking character?

[WPM] How quickly can your character type, read or write?

[MOTHER TONGUE] For bilingual muses: does your character think in one particular language more than another? Are there certain topics or themes that they may be more likely to switch to another?

[FOCUS] How well can your muse focus on their own thinking or study in the presence of distracting background stimuli (loud environments, background chatter, visual clutter…)

[OFF TRACK] Is your muse prone to letting their mind wander? To their detriment?

[INTEREST] Does your muse find it hard to learn about or remember details of subjects that don’t captivate their personal interest? Even if they might be useful or advantageous to know?

[AHAH!] Is your muse good at recognising patterns and putting information together to recognise correlations or solutions quickly? Or do they need others to spell things out to them?

[SEEING RED] How easily is your muse’s judgement or perception swayed by their emotions and state of mind? Are they most always cool and level-headed, or are they prone to rashness or switching stances quickly?

[JUMP THE GUN] What biases does your muse hold that impact how they perceive the world or choose to take in new information? Do their personal blindspots and preconceptions lead them to errors in judgement?

[RECALIBRATE] How frequently does your muse evaluate their own ways of thinking? Have they little self-insight/feel set in their minds for better or worse, or are they constantly questioning their own outlook? To the point of self-doubt, even?

[SPLIT SECOND] How decisive is your muse? How confident do they need to feel about the outcome of their actions, or how much pre-thinking must they do before they feel they can act? Do they trust in their own decisions?

[FOREIGN] How does your muse fare when presented with ideas, concepts or experiences that feel far outside their usual norm? How hostile, sceptical or inquisitive might they be when encountering new viewpoints?

[STUDENT] Does your character enjoy learning for learning’s sake, or do they only seek out knowledge when they specifically need to?

[NOTES] How does your muse track their ideas and thoughts, or things they need to remember? Do they keep written or voice notes, or do they just think/hope that they’ll be able to recall what they need later?

[SELF ANALYSIS] How intelligent does your muse BELIEVE they are, versus how do they actually stack up next to others? What are the personal strengths and weaknesses of their minds and outlooks, compared to those of the people around them?

[stuckinapril]

are you ever like damn why is literally everyone else scared of openly communicating and being direct and truthful and honest

[nocountryforlesbians]

head not empty, many abstract uncommunicatable thoughts

[impulsea]

can you tell us something about your sister attina?

"Attina loves to read! Crystalla got her hooked. That's the nursemaid my sisters and I shared with our Mother. Oh, she used to tell us the best stories before bedtime. My favorite was about a sailor...but, when I'd press her for more details, she would always retreat. Anyway, Attina's also one of Sebastian's favorite music students! You'd never guess so, because she always gets so quiet when we're not in singing lessons. But Sebastian likes her because she's so hardworking! I try to be like that too, it's just that I...get distracted sometimes. But Attina's a real treasure!"

[detournementsmineurs]

Bracelet "Sirènes Pêchant des Perles" attribué à Jean-Valentin Morel en or, argent, émail et perle naturelle (circa 1845) présenté à l'exposition “The Pearl Odyssey” sur GemGenève, novembre 2023.