OSHAn

OSHA'S nautical division. I'll keep you safe at sea, so long as you follow the OSHA guidelines. Remember the OSHA guidelines. Respect the OSHA guidelines. Fear the OSHA guidelines.

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"Then I hope he suffers wherever we've banished him. And I hope he chokes on my body."

[osha-janitor]

Agreed. I Hope He Has The Worst Possible Time There.

*They nod, agreeing*

I Hope He Suffers In Ways Worse Than I Could Even Begin To Imagine

[ocean-osha]

"I wish I could have eaten him," They lament. "But that being that took him is... obscenely powerful. They will be able to handle him, I am confident."

[osha-janitor]

Indeed. I Hope So, At Least... That Would Be Good.

[ocean-osha]

“Their power is immense. I had never seen or felt anything like it before,” they say, “It dwarfed the power of Alam significantly. It was... terrifying.”

[osha-janitor]

Yeah... I Am Glad He Was Taken But... That Was Scary. I Do Not Think I Ever Really Want To See Something Like That Again

[ocean-osha]

"I am inclined to agree. That level of power is... unsettling."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I just don't want to burn down Utur's garden, is all." They pick up the skeleton. "Besides, I'd need to get fuel and stuff anyway, might as well move the operation while we're at it."

[ocean-osha]

"If it is easier on you, you may put the skeleton in the tank with me. It will not bother me," they offer. Helpfully? Are they being helpful?

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Thank you, that might be a good idea." She carefully deposits the skeleton into the tank, and starts wheeling it in the direction of the castle.

"So, what sort of creature was that anyway?"

[ocean-osha]

They start swimming around the skeleton. Weaving in and out.

"I believe thaet your people named it's species Diplocaulus," they answer, "It was quite large for its species, and the very last of its kind."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Oh, cool. I'm surprised it's still bone if it's been that long- but then, there was probably some magic involved there."

The castle looms on the hill, getting ever closer.

[ocean-osha]

"Powerful magic, yes," they agree with a nod. "Most of the deals do not deteriorate over time. This one included. Fire is the only way to break it, as fire is something I cannot use."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Is that a magically enforced limitation, or just a practical one? Because there are one or two ways of lighting a fire underwater, you know."

They are almost at the castle gates now.

[ocean-osha]

“It is a limitation of my nature,” they explain. “I am a creature of the sea. In spirit as much as in body. Fire and I ... do not mix.”

[union-of-mad-scientists]

“Cool, that makes sense.” Mer leads them through the gates into the castle, and then frowns. “Normally I would want to do a bonfire up on the ramparts, since all the stone is good for keeping it contained, but I’m not sure how to get your tank up the stairs...”

They tap their fingers against their arm. “You mind if I get some of the robots to carry it?”

[ocean-osha]

"If you are certain they will not drop me..." they say defensively.

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I just don't want to burn down Utur's garden, is all." They pick up the skeleton. "Besides, I'd need to get fuel and stuff anyway, might as well move the operation while we're at it."

[ocean-osha]

"If it is easier on you, you may put the skeleton in the tank with me. It will not bother me," they offer. Helpfully? Are they being helpful?

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Thank you, that might be a good idea." She carefully deposits the skeleton into the tank, and starts wheeling it in the direction of the castle.

"So, what sort of creature was that anyway?"

[ocean-osha]

They start swimming around the skeleton. Weaving in and out.

"I believe thaet your people named it's species Diplocaulus," they answer, "It was quite large for its species, and the very last of its kind."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Oh, cool. I'm surprised it's still bone if it's been that long- but then, there was probably some magic involved there."

The castle looms on the hill, getting ever closer.

[ocean-osha]

"Powerful magic, yes," they agree with a nod. "Most of the deals do not deteriorate over time. This one included. Fire is the only way to break it, as fire is something I cannot use."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Is that a magically enforced limitation, or just a practical one? Because there are one or two ways of lighting a fire underwater, you know."

They are almost at the castle gates now.

[ocean-osha]

“It is a limitation of my nature,” they explain. “I am a creature of the sea. In spirit as much as in body. Fire and I ... do not mix.”

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"Then I hope he suffers wherever we've banished him. And I hope he chokes on my body."

[osha-janitor]

Agreed. I Hope He Has The Worst Possible Time There.

*They nod, agreeing*

I Hope He Suffers In Ways Worse Than I Could Even Begin To Imagine

[ocean-osha]

"I wish I could have eaten him," They lament. "But that being that took him is... obscenely powerful. They will be able to handle him, I am confident."

[osha-janitor]

Indeed. I Hope So, At Least... That Would Be Good.

[ocean-osha]

“Their power is immense. I had never seen or felt anything like it before,” they say, “It dwarfed the power of Alam significantly. It was... terrifying.”

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I just don't want to burn down Utur's garden, is all." They pick up the skeleton. "Besides, I'd need to get fuel and stuff anyway, might as well move the operation while we're at it."

[ocean-osha]

"If it is easier on you, you may put the skeleton in the tank with me. It will not bother me," they offer. Helpfully? Are they being helpful?

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Thank you, that might be a good idea." She carefully deposits the skeleton into the tank, and starts wheeling it in the direction of the castle.

"So, what sort of creature was that anyway?"

[ocean-osha]

They start swimming around the skeleton. Weaving in and out.

"I believe thaet your people named it's species Diplocaulus," they answer, "It was quite large for its species, and the very last of its kind."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Oh, cool. I'm surprised it's still bone if it's been that long- but then, there was probably some magic involved there."

The castle looms on the hill, getting ever closer.

[ocean-osha]

"Powerful magic, yes," they agree with a nod. "Most of the deals do not deteriorate over time. This one included. Fire is the only way to break it, as fire is something I cannot use."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I just don't want to burn down Utur's garden, is all." They pick up the skeleton. "Besides, I'd need to get fuel and stuff anyway, might as well move the operation while we're at it."

[ocean-osha]

"If it is easier on you, you may put the skeleton in the tank with me. It will not bother me," they offer. Helpfully? Are they being helpful?

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Thank you, that might be a good idea." She carefully deposits the skeleton into the tank, and starts wheeling it in the direction of the castle.

"So, what sort of creature was that anyway?"

[ocean-osha]

They start swimming around the skeleton. Weaving in and out.

"I believe thaet your people named it's species Diplocaulus," they answer, "It was quite large for its species, and the very last of its kind."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I just don't want to burn down Utur's garden, is all." They pick up the skeleton. "Besides, I'd need to get fuel and stuff anyway, might as well move the operation while we're at it."

[ocean-osha]

"If it is easier on you, you may put the skeleton in the tank with me. It will not bother me," they offer. Helpfully? Are they being helpful?

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"If... you'd like," they say, sounding almost pained. "I have waited for a very, very long time. A little longer is... tolerable."

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"Then I hope he suffers wherever we've banished him. And I hope he chokes on my body."

[osha-janitor]

Agreed. I Hope He Has The Worst Possible Time There.

*They nod, agreeing*

I Hope He Suffers In Ways Worse Than I Could Even Begin To Imagine

[ocean-osha]

"I wish I could have eaten him," They lament. "But that being that took him is... obscenely powerful. They will be able to handle him, I am confident."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"They are one of the many that do not trust me. And they know of the ones that sealed me, and assumed I was sealed for a good reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Were you?"

[ocean-osha]

"They wanted to have the avatar of the seas under their control. They could not chain the one that belonged to this world. So they chained me, and brought me here. So, I suppose your question depends on your definition of a Good Reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"That doesn't sound like a good reason at all. But then, I must admit you are a biased source." She shrugs. "Still, so is everyone. At least you were there."

[ocean-osha]

"If it helps color the morality of the situation. I had no way to threaten the people of this world, or even knowledge of its existence, until I was brought here," they say. "I never allowed dry land to form, so nothing like humanity developed on my world. Were it not for the Founders, I would not be here, and I would be no threat to the people here."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Yeah, that does help, actually." Mer nods. "Sounds like they were a bunch of dicks."

[ocean-osha]

“They were ... most unpleasant,” Sally agrees.

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I can imagine..." they have now exited the OSHA building. "So, which direction?"

[ocean-osha]

"To the North Lawn," they direct. "That is where my second seal is buried."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Okay then."

Mer makes her way to the north lawn, carefully keeping to the path both to avoid upsetting Utur, and because rolling the tank across grass was... not an exciting prospect.

[ocean-osha]

"There," they say, pointing with their nose at some freshly turned dirt. "That is where it is buried."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

Merlyn nods, and walks over to the indicated area. Then she starts digging with a shovel she'd picked up on the way.

[ocean-osha]

Soon, she starts uncovering a skeleton. Bleached white bones with dark markings carved into them. It appears to be some sort of aquatic reptile, with a wide, almost boomerang shaped skull. Through some magic the skeleton remains in one piece, making it easier to handle. Relatively speaking, seeing as how it's easily as long as a person.

"Good," Sally says, their voice trembling with excitement. "Now burn it to break the seal."

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"Then I hope he suffers wherever we've banished him. And I hope he chokes on my body."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"They are one of the many that do not trust me. And they know of the ones that sealed me, and assumed I was sealed for a good reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Were you?"

[ocean-osha]

"They wanted to have the avatar of the seas under their control. They could not chain the one that belonged to this world. So they chained me, and brought me here. So, I suppose your question depends on your definition of a Good Reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"That doesn't sound like a good reason at all. But then, I must admit you are a biased source." She shrugs. "Still, so is everyone. At least you were there."

[ocean-osha]

"If it helps color the morality of the situation. I had no way to threaten the people of this world, or even knowledge of its existence, until I was brought here," they say. "I never allowed dry land to form, so nothing like humanity developed on my world. Were it not for the Founders, I would not be here, and I would be no threat to the people here."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Yeah, that does help, actually." Mer nods. "Sounds like they were a bunch of dicks."

[ocean-osha]

“They were ... most unpleasant,” Sally agrees.

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I can imagine..." they have now exited the OSHA building. "So, which direction?"

[ocean-osha]

"To the North Lawn," they direct. "That is where my second seal is buried."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Okay then."

Mer makes her way to the north lawn, carefully keeping to the path both to avoid upsetting Utur, and because rolling the tank across grass was... not an exciting prospect.

[ocean-osha]

"There," they say, pointing with their nose at some freshly turned dirt. "That is where it is buried."

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"I have no way to look through dimensions. It is beyond my power, even when I have my full power," they say, more grumble.

[osha-janitor]

Oh Dear...Maybe I Can Enlist Some Of My Friends' Help? Everyone Deserves To Have A Home!

*There's a touch of... sadness in their voice, though it's well hidden*

[ocean-osha]

"I have a home, in that I live in this world. I just do not have my freedom, and I must share this world with creatures that do not respect my domain," they growl. "Besides, your "friends" have no reason to help me."

[osha-janitor]

They Have Reason To Help Me Though.

Everyone Deserves A Home, Not Just... A Place They Live. I Would Unseal You If I Did Not Know You Were Probably Going To Make A Lot Of Water Happen When Most People Need Not-Water To Breathe.

*They nod, mostly to themself*

It Is Decided! I Will Help Find You A Home!

*... kish. kish you can barely look after yourself kish no*

[ocean-osha]

"I... do not understand why."

[osha-janitor]

Because I Want To Help! I Do Not Need A Reason! But If You Need One, It Is Because I Think Everyone Deserves A Helping Hand Now And Then, And If Someone Does Not Have That Help, I Will Become It!

[ocean-osha]

"That is an... interesting mindset."

Naive. Foolish.

"I suppose, in a sense, removing me from this world would solve many problems for us both... then again-"

They stop themselves not wanting to hurt their case.

[osha-janitor]

I Suppose You Could Say That. I Think It Might Be More Comfortable For You Too - If You Were Not Bound To OSHA And You Were In A World That Was All Water, It Would Probably Be Much Nicer For You!

[ocean-osha]

"It would be very much more pleasant for me, yes," they agree. Immensely grateful the Janitor didn't ask them to expend on their unended sentence.

"But can you convince the others to aid me? I have not exactly made many allies."

[osha-janitor]

I Believe So! I Can Be Quite Persuasive, Haha!

*It's clear they're mostly saying that to lighten the mood*

I Do Not Know If I Would Be Able To Specifically Convince Those Who Dislike You, But I Have Many Friends! I Know Some Will Be Happy To Help!

[ocean-osha]

"I... would not be opposed. To trying," they relent. Then hurriedly, as if to save face, they add, "It's not as if I gave much else to do in my current state."

[osha-janitor]

Fair Enough! I Mean, If You Are Not Busy, Why Not Try And Find Somewhere You Prefer Living?

*They beam at Oshan, happily*

Can You Tell Me What Your Ideal World Would Be LIke?

[ocean-osha]

"Fully submerged, and full of life," they answer, almost wistfully. Then, a bit more seriously. "I would need to be at my full strength, though, or it is likely I would not survive."

[osha-janitor]

I See, I See. I Think If We Find Your New Home First, Then We Can Unbind You And Immediately Send You There! Will You Need To Heal First?

[ocean-osha]

"Yes. Though removing my seals would greatly expedite that process. If I went without healing, I would be ... subsumed."

[osha-janitor]

As Much As I Wish I Could Immediately Remove Your Seals, It Is Probably Best To Avoid The Temptation Of Just Making This World All Soggy. Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely And All That, You Know?

[ocean-osha]

"I have heard that expression. Though I do not know if it applies to me. My power is not absolute."

[osha-janitor]

True. Though I Guess It Is Simply Better To Have Less Temptation. Easier To Not Do Something If You Cannot Do It

[ocean-osha]

"That... is true," they relent. "I will take what I can get, as they say."

[osha-janitor]

Fair Enough!

*They give Oshan a smile, softly*

Sometimes We Simply Have To Deal With Our Lot In Life. It Sucks Sometimes, But Eh.

[ocean-osha]

"And it is not as if I can take revenge on the ones that did this to me," they grumble. "Though. Getting to hurt their teacher was... cathartic."

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"They are one of the many that do not trust me. And they know of the ones that sealed me, and assumed I was sealed for a good reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Were you?"

[ocean-osha]

"They wanted to have the avatar of the seas under their control. They could not chain the one that belonged to this world. So they chained me, and brought me here. So, I suppose your question depends on your definition of a Good Reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"That doesn't sound like a good reason at all. But then, I must admit you are a biased source." She shrugs. "Still, so is everyone. At least you were there."

[ocean-osha]

"If it helps color the morality of the situation. I had no way to threaten the people of this world, or even knowledge of its existence, until I was brought here," they say. "I never allowed dry land to form, so nothing like humanity developed on my world. Were it not for the Founders, I would not be here, and I would be no threat to the people here."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Yeah, that does help, actually." Mer nods. "Sounds like they were a bunch of dicks."

[ocean-osha]

“They were ... most unpleasant,” Sally agrees.

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"I can imagine..." they have now exited the OSHA building. "So, which direction?"

[ocean-osha]

"To the North Lawn," they direct. "That is where my second seal is buried."

[ocean-osha]

Um, Hello? It Is Me, Um. I Wanted To Thank You For Helping Get Rid Of... Him. Especially Since It Came At Such A Great Price For You... I Wanted To See If There Was Some Way I Could Repay You For Your Help? Um. I Can Do Tours Of OSHA! I Am Good At That! Um. Maybe There Are Some Places That Might Interest You?

In a voice dripping with sarcasm, they respond. "Of course, I would love nothing more than a grand tour of my eternal prison. How very kind."

[ocean-osha]

"I have no way to look through dimensions. It is beyond my power, even when I have my full power," they say, more grumble.

[osha-janitor]

Oh Dear...Maybe I Can Enlist Some Of My Friends' Help? Everyone Deserves To Have A Home!

*There's a touch of... sadness in their voice, though it's well hidden*

[ocean-osha]

"I have a home, in that I live in this world. I just do not have my freedom, and I must share this world with creatures that do not respect my domain," they growl. "Besides, your "friends" have no reason to help me."

[osha-janitor]

They Have Reason To Help Me Though.

Everyone Deserves A Home, Not Just... A Place They Live. I Would Unseal You If I Did Not Know You Were Probably Going To Make A Lot Of Water Happen When Most People Need Not-Water To Breathe.

*They nod, mostly to themself*

It Is Decided! I Will Help Find You A Home!

*... kish. kish you can barely look after yourself kish no*

[ocean-osha]

"I... do not understand why."

[osha-janitor]

Because I Want To Help! I Do Not Need A Reason! But If You Need One, It Is Because I Think Everyone Deserves A Helping Hand Now And Then, And If Someone Does Not Have That Help, I Will Become It!

[ocean-osha]

"That is an... interesting mindset."

Naive. Foolish.

"I suppose, in a sense, removing me from this world would solve many problems for us both... then again-"

They stop themselves not wanting to hurt their case.

[osha-janitor]

I Suppose You Could Say That. I Think It Might Be More Comfortable For You Too - If You Were Not Bound To OSHA And You Were In A World That Was All Water, It Would Probably Be Much Nicer For You!

[ocean-osha]

"It would be very much more pleasant for me, yes," they agree. Immensely grateful the Janitor didn't ask them to expend on their unended sentence.

"But can you convince the others to aid me? I have not exactly made many allies."

[osha-janitor]

I Believe So! I Can Be Quite Persuasive, Haha!

*It's clear they're mostly saying that to lighten the mood*

I Do Not Know If I Would Be Able To Specifically Convince Those Who Dislike You, But I Have Many Friends! I Know Some Will Be Happy To Help!

[ocean-osha]

"I... would not be opposed. To trying," they relent. Then hurriedly, as if to save face, they add, "It's not as if I gave much else to do in my current state."

[osha-janitor]

Fair Enough! I Mean, If You Are Not Busy, Why Not Try And Find Somewhere You Prefer Living?

*They beam at Oshan, happily*

Can You Tell Me What Your Ideal World Would Be LIke?

[ocean-osha]

"Fully submerged, and full of life," they answer, almost wistfully. Then, a bit more seriously. "I would need to be at my full strength, though, or it is likely I would not survive."

[osha-janitor]

I See, I See. I Think If We Find Your New Home First, Then We Can Unbind You And Immediately Send You There! Will You Need To Heal First?

[ocean-osha]

"Yes. Though removing my seals would greatly expedite that process. If I went without healing, I would be ... subsumed."

[osha-janitor]

As Much As I Wish I Could Immediately Remove Your Seals, It Is Probably Best To Avoid The Temptation Of Just Making This World All Soggy. Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely And All That, You Know?

[ocean-osha]

"I have heard that expression. Though I do not know if it applies to me. My power is not absolute."

[osha-janitor]

True. Though I Guess It Is Simply Better To Have Less Temptation. Easier To Not Do Something If You Cannot Do It

[ocean-osha]

"That... is true," they relent. "I will take what I can get, as they say."

[jaubaius]

A school of stingrays riding a wave

[galwednesday]

I can’t believe I’ve never seen any media with a vampire merman who can transform into a swarm of stingrays, WHAT a missed opportunity

[the-adorable-adorabilis]

@ocean-osha

[ocean-osha]

[Alam finale aftermath]

Huh. You're... slightly less scary. At this size.

@union-of-mad-scientists

"This is temporary!"

@union-of-mad-scientists

[ocean-osha]

"They are one of the many that do not trust me. And they know of the ones that sealed me, and assumed I was sealed for a good reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Were you?"

[ocean-osha]

"They wanted to have the avatar of the seas under their control. They could not chain the one that belonged to this world. So they chained me, and brought me here. So, I suppose your question depends on your definition of a Good Reason."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"That doesn't sound like a good reason at all. But then, I must admit you are a biased source." She shrugs. "Still, so is everyone. At least you were there."

[ocean-osha]

"If it helps color the morality of the situation. I had no way to threaten the people of this world, or even knowledge of its existence, until I was brought here," they say. "I never allowed dry land to form, so nothing like humanity developed on my world. Were it not for the Founders, I would not be here, and I would be no threat to the people here."

[union-of-mad-scientists]

"Yeah, that does help, actually." Mer nods. "Sounds like they were a bunch of dicks."

[ocean-osha]

“They were ... most unpleasant,” Sally agrees.