Learning about Human Things in the Marketplace
- Fifth (5th) Day of Thomsleep Week (Courtesy of ThomasxSides Weeks 2022)
Ship: Thomsleep/Sleepmas (Remy/Sleep x Character!Thomas)
Summary: Remy decides to take Thomas on a tour of his kingdom which Thomas accepts after all it gives him the opportunity to learn human things
Thomas had 3 days to get a kiss of true love according to the sea witch (or sea snake since it was more accurate according to Virgil).
The first day was well, the day he traded in his voice for human legs. His fellow sea critter friends, Virgil and Roman, helped him get up to the surface the moment they saw Thomas struggling to breathe underwater. Then he got used to walking around while putting on some "clothes" courtesy of his expert on all things human, Remus the seagull. And finally, he met him, the Prince he rescued when his ship crashed and according to the people on the ship, his name was Remy. Remy was looking for the man who saved him by his looks and voice alone and he thought Thomas was the one until he realized Thomas had no voice and therefore could not prove it was him much to Thomas' dismay.
Nonetheless, Remy helped him to his castle to clean him up. Thomas was given a bath with bubbles (like the ocean has!), a nice pink suit, dinner (where they looked at him weirdly for using a dinglehopper accordingly), and a room that had the softest bed (Thomas was sure it was called that). Thomas was excited to go to sleep that first night as Remy had offered to take him on a tour of his kingdom. And now, today was not only the second day but also the day of the tour, he was excited to see everything the human world had to offer. Though Roman reminded him about the Sea Snake's deal and while it did add a bit of pressure on him, he was determined to enjoy this day.
Thomas waved goodbye to Remy's workers while said man focused on driving the horse carriage. Thomas was excited and took in all the sights the moment the doors to the castle opened. He pointed out the view of the town before them and Remy looked in his direction then looked back at Thomas only to see that he somehow climbed the back of the carriage to look at the bottom of it. Thomas was so curious at how these creatures called "horses" moved and the sound of their…hooves (is that what they're called?) were so mesmerizing to hear. "Uh, maybe don't do that, hun," Remy warned as he nudged Thomas back in his seat. Remy didn't want to admit it but Thomas' curiosity was cute though a little strange since Thomas is acting like this is his first time in the human world.
"Has he kissed him yet?" Virgil asked as he swam up to the surface near the carriage.
"Not yet!" Roman replied from the carriage.
They finally arrived at the main marketplace in Remy's kingdom and Thomas' brain was going into overdrive at the many things going around him. Remy helped him out of the carriage and Thomas didn't even know where he wanted to go first. Thomas witnessed a man passing by them with this huge wooden carriage filled with birds that had white feathers similar to Remus'. Remy took note of Thomas' expression and really couldn't help but smile. God, he was never this mushy. Thomas suddenly left his side when he noticed a puppet show and Remy followed after him.
Thomas wondered how these things were moving but they were entertaining, so he decided to grab it to see if it was a tiny human. Thomas was confused when a hand was there, can hands move on their own? Remy immediately took the hand puppet out of Thomas' hand and put it in the person's hand while apologizing. "Um, maybe stay by my side, okay?" Remy said, taking the boy's hand into his own. Seriously, Remy has never been this mushy but god, this boy was cute.
Hmm, now that he thinks about it, Remy never asked for the boy's name…maybe he'll ask later. That is if he can find a way to communicate with this seemingly mute boy.
Suddenly, he felt his hand being tugged and he saw the boy smiling at him while pointing at an area. Remy looked in his direction and noticed a band playing while people danced. "Do you, uh, wanna dance?" Remy asked and Thomas immediately nodded as he dragged Remy to the area. Remy and Thomas dodged the other people dancing and managed to get in the middle of the area. Remy seemingly took the lead and Thomas followed his steps with his confidence.
Thomas was so happy. He finally learned how and what it felt like to dance! It was especially fun when Remy picked him up and twirled him around for a bit. After their little bonding time, Remy took him back to the marketplace to see if Thomas wanted anything. "You can have whatever you want after all you are a guest…" Remy said and Thomas was shocked to hear that but accepted the offer nonetheless. Thomas smelled something lovely and so he followed the scent once again causing Remy to follow him after he left his side.
Remy and Thomas met up with a baker selling loaves of bread and Remy noticed that Thomas was looking at the different loaves with hunger. "Hm, you want one? They are really good when they're out of the oven." Remy asked, already looking for the perfect loaf to buy. The moment Thomas nodded his head, Remy picked the loaf he was eyeing and paid the baker accordingly. Thomas noticed the currency Remy used which was coins, guess humans don't buy things with sand dollars. "Control your hunger, we have jam at the castle and other things as well," Remy warned as he handed Thomas the loaf.
Thomas nodded then noticed a shoemaker selling pairs of boots causing him to point at it. "Oh, you have good taste, hun!" Remy exclaimed, grabbing Thomas' hand and walking over to the stand. Thomas eyed the pairs of boots, they all looked nice but why did some look bigger than the others? "Do you…not know your shoe size?" Remy asked to which Thomas looked at him funny. Thomas knew there were sizes for shirts but not for shoes, how weird. "Well, you are kinda small compared to me but, hm…" Remy mumbled while looking at the pairs of boots.
Remy could pick a pair of boots that were in the small size range but what if it was too tight for the boy? Remy decided to go with a pair of boots in the medium size range and hoped for the best as he paid for them. Thomas opened his arms to carry the boots but Remy shook his head. "Don't want the smell of leather to mix in with the bread…" Remy stated and Thomas simply smiled at his kindness. Thomas and Remy walked for a while more as Remy tried to think of other places to take the boy. "Oh! Do you mind if we go in the carriage again? I wanna show you something really cool, trust me, hun!" Remy exclaimed, causing Thomas to flinch.
Thomas thought about it and nodded, Remy was showing him so many human things. He wasn't gonna lie, Thomas fell deeper and deeper in love with the Prince while on this tour. They made their way back to the carriage and as Remy helped Thomas get in, he told him to stay there while he went to get one last thing. Thomas again nodded but was curious as to what Remy was getting, he didn't have to stay curious for long since Remy came running back with the most beautiful human thing he's ever seen. "You like?" Remy asked, handing the bouquet of roses to the boy.
Thomas nodded his head as he admired the bouquet while Remy made the horses move for the carriage to start up again. Sure, he's seen flowers underwater but to see them in the human world where they are grown was something else. Thomas wondered if this is how humans confess or propose since Thomas is just awaiting a kiss…
Right, the kiss of true love he has to get. Hopefully, he can get it at this place Remy was taking him so he can stay with him.
"Yo, Virge, any kissing?" Remus asked as he landed on the bridge where Thomas and Remy's carriage passed by him.
"No, not yet," Virgil replied, starting to worry more and more about the Sea Snake's deal.
"Well, they better get crackin'!" Remus exclaimed.
As Thomas and Remy left the town, Remy eyed the boy before him and looked back at the leashes in his hands. "Wanna give it a go?" Remy asked, moving his hands towards Thomas. Thomas gasped then he pushed the things Remy bought for him in his arms before grabbing the leashes. Remy suddenly regretted his decision as Thomas moved the leashes too harshly causing the horses to speed up. "Um! Hun, I forgot to mention but there is a dead-end!" Remy exclaimed, noticing the dead-end. It seemed Thomas ignored him as he moved the leashes harshly again causing the horses to jump to which Remy grabbed onto the things he bought as he fell on the platform of the carriage.
Remy felt the carriage moving normally again and got up from his spot, he noticed they made it over the dead-end and laughed nervously. "Damn, you're good!" Remy exclaimed, noticeably starting to get more relaxed. Thomas took Remy being impressed as a good sign, maybe he will get his kiss of true love! He squealed at the possibility of their marriage as Remy showed him which direction he needed to take to get to the place that he wanted to show him.
I love me a good Little Mermaid AU. I would write the whole "Kiss the Girl" scene but I don't know how to write singing fics.
~ 🌌 aka The Hotel Manager