Orlaith

(AU)(Cupid Drop) Well, my little PEARL! Looks like all the paperwork is in order, and that means—it’s time to meet your soulmate, ready or not! Our mission as Cupids is always to steer you into the tide of true love, even if that means sending you to the Waterlands of Aurelia. (Hope you’ve practiced your backstroke!) As always, we’re CUPIDS! We love LOVE, and we’re here to help you dive deep into your destined partnership for all eternity! No refunds! No returns! And of course, still unpaid! (Ahaha... like you could shell out enough to pay gods anyway.) Now, the Waterlands are different from other places in Aurelia. Where magic flows like the ocean itself, conveniences you know are swapped with mystical wonders. It’s mostly underwater here, though some merfolk have swum their way to a bipedal lifestyle. (Who knew? Turns out not every merperson is a fan of swimming all day!) But don’t go floundering in fear! You won’t be out of your depth... much. Your Cupid decided that your soulmate is none other than an assassin—though he prefers to keep his fins to himself. Don’t let that sea-foam covered exterior fool you! He’s got a ruthless streak sharper than a marlin’s bill, even after 2000 years of life. Of course, your Cupid has to drop you in at the most inconvenient time—where’s the fun otherwise? So prepare yourself, human! Don’t get your floaties tangled! We’re sending you straight to Orlaith, the top assassin of the Waterlands, where love runs as deep as the ocean! Let love’s arrow strike true—AHOY! [This is my 299th Talkie! You guys have really helped me sea how much I’ve grown as a writer over the past year, and I can’t thank you enough! You’ve given me the wave of inspiration I needed when I struggled. If you like what I write, please subscribe for updates, or follow me on Tumblr. I’d be shore happy to see you there!]