paixaorpg | Skin Deep [Active, Open]

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Skin Deep [Active, Open]

Character(s): Ursula as Vanessa, open
Content: Ursula sees what she can find when in disguise.
Setting: Jogo da Crianca
Time: Week 19, dusk
Warnings: Subterfuge!

If it was one thing Ursula understood, it was people. And people, well, they could be shallow. They trusted beauty more than their own instincts more often than not, for if someone was beautiful and seemed kind and sweet, how could they possibly have any dark intentions? And while the sea witch considered herself a beauty in her own way, she wasn't stupid; she knew quite well the affect her appearance had on people. Usually, she'd work the fear and horror to her advantage, throw people off their game.

But now it was time for a different tactic.

She'd already made her presence known in her true form. Unsurprisingly, there were quite a few who immediately distrusted her (that keybearing brat and his friends hadn't helped matters, to say nothing of Triton's daughter). So Ursula had spent the better part of the day collecting what spell ingredients she could and bringing them back to her makeshift lair outside the city. It had taken more time to adapt a certain spell to the current circumstances, but she always had a natural aptitude for magic and, before long, the spell was competed.

Ursula was now disguised as a beautiful human woman; pale, fresh skin replaced weathered lavender and slick black, her hair became long, thick and dark, glossy in the light. Her face had a noble, classic beauty that would appeal to the most people. She was clothed in a purple corset and a full, flowing periwinkle dress that bared her graceful arms. The only similarity to the sea witch's true appearance was the seashell necklace she still wore...and the color of her eyes, which was the purple-grey of a tumultuous stormy sky.

She made her way into the city, smiling sweetly at the few townspeople who glanced her way. Before long, she was in the city's park, the false sun setting, a calm, warm breeze stirring the false trees.

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Link had felt like he searched the whole city, but he couldn't find any signs of Navi or Sheik. It was obvious to him now, especially after talking with some people via the...talky-thingy, that he wasn't in Hyrule anymore.

The Hylian made his way back to the park, as it was the place most like the forest he grew up in, and thus, a little more homey in his eyes. Despite the fake plants and such, he still liked it. It was when he entered that he noticed a rather beautiful young woman. Now, Link was not sexist, but most women dressed as her tended not to be the strongest of people, and although he had yet to run into one, there was sure to be bad people running around here. He slowly approached her. "Do you need any help?"

She turned (making sure her movement was as girlish as it was graceful, delicate hands poised just so), full lips parted into an O. "Oh!" Ursula gasped with surprise, voice disguised as well. In truth, she'd noticed his approach before he said anything, but this would add to the sense of vulnerability she wanted to convey.

Wide eyes glimmering, she placed her hand to her heart, smiling sheepishly. "You startled me, sir." She stepped closer, lifting the hem of her skirt so she wouldn't trip. "Would you happen to know where I am?" She blushed, a charming, pale pink tinting her cheeks. "I...I seem to have lost my way."

Link was taken aback. She seemed much more helpless than he thought. "I didn't mean to scare you." He rubbed the back of his neck somewhat awkwardly. "I was told that this place is called Paixao, but other than that, I don't think I know any more than you do." Great help he was. Link hadn't been in the city for long, and he was still learning his way around.

"If you'd like, we could look around together, though I still don't know my way around." He started, realizing that he had yet to introduce himself. "I'm Link by the way. What's your name?"

Link? She quickly took in his pointed ears and his strange mode of dress. Ursula had heard of beings such as elves before but thought they were myth, or perhaps extinct. Well, no matter. She covered up her brief moment of thought by pretending she was shyly appreciative of his appearance, one hand pressed against a blushing cheek.

"O-oh, my name is Vanessa," she replied quickly, thinking back on the gestures and movements of younger, silly-headed girls. She giggled nervously, stepping closer. Should she take his arm? No, no, don't lay it on too think. "Thank you for helping me, Link." She glanced away, appearing a bit troubled.

"It helps to know...I'm not the only one in this predicament."

Thanks to Ursula's acting along with Link's usual obliviousness, Link saw nothing out of the ordinary with 'Vanessa.' He thought she was a bit too helpless, but he blamed that on a possible sheltered background.

"No problem." Link gave Vanessa an encouraging smile. "I think there are a lot of people in the same boat as us, but it helps to find a friend."

There was one problem with this situation. Where were they going? Link thought it best to find someone in office in Paixao, but he didn't know who was in charge here, not to mention knowing where to find that person. In the end, Link came up with another idea. "Maybe we should find a place where we can sit and find out where we want to go." There was no use running around town and wasting energy on nothing.

She gently grasped Link's upper arm with a happy gasp. "Oh! Look, that spot is just perfect!" Ursula pointed to an elegantly crafted bench under a gazebo covered in glittering ivy and small, delicate white flowers that seemed pearlescent in the light. Glancing demurely back at him, she shyly removed her hand, joining it with her own behind her back.

Moving towards it, she lifted the hem of her skirt, long dark hair stirred from the movement. Her back to Link, he didn't see the small, satisfied smile transforming her face from innocence to smug calculation.

Link blushed a little at Vanessa's touch, and followed her to the gazebo. She seemed pretty careless to him, and he felt responsible for her since there was no one else around to help, so he decided to keep an eye on her for now.

He shifted the sword and shield on his back so he would be more comfortable sitting on the bench in the gazebo. As for Link, he had yet to find any shelter, though he didn't see the reason for it since he was under a dome. His wallet was still fairly full, but he knew it wouldn't last that way forever. He did see some shops accepting the jewels that 'grew' on the trees, and he had made a mental note to do the same should the situation present himself and he had to pay for something. He looked over at Vanessa. "I don't know about where you could find a place to stay, but I found some places selling food."

Ursula smiled up at Link as he joined her on the bench. She smoothed out the heavy folds of her skirt, making sure to cross her ankles to the side. She folded her hands in her lap and listened attentively to him. "Oh, yes, I found a very charming little place that seemed to sell the most delightful smelling wares." She scooted a bit closer to him, eyes sparkling.

"Will you tell me about your world, Link? Where do you come from? Is there...is there anything you're missing?" She clasped her hands over her heart, ducking her head sadly. "I've lived such a narrow, quiet life before now...it amazes me that there are entirely new worlds I've never heard of."

The pink in Link's cheeks grew a little more intense as Vanessa scooted closer to him. Her question about his world kind of hurt, considering it was still a mess, and the only one to help it was stuck where he couldn't do anything.

"I'm from Hyrule. It used to be a beautiful place, but right now, it's ruled by Ganondorf. I was helping to make things right again, but I got stuck here. I've been trying to find a way back..." His voice drifted off. He really didn't have the time to help anyone else here, but Vanessa had looked so lost. He couldn't just leave her where someone could take advantage of her.

"Ganondorf..." she repeated, glancing away. Strange name, but she couldn't argue with his methods. How lucky for him that this fair-haired hero was transported here, out of the way. Ursula looked back up at Link, reaching out to squeeze his hand.

"I'm sorry. You must be hurting, knowing that every minute you're here, your world is..." she trailed off, looking down again to hide the apparent pain in her eyes. "We...we mustn't delay any longer! There must be a way for you to return home, Link!" she said, standing up with this passionate exclamation.

"Is there anything I can do to help you?"

The hero continued to blush as Vanessa gripped his hand. There was something about her that made it hard to breathe. Having the mind of a ten-year-old, Link really didn't understand what it was.

Link was glad that he finally found someone who cared about his dilemma, but he really didn't know how she could help. "I don't know. Do you know a way back to Hyrule?" He really wasn't expecting her to know, but that was really the only way she could help him at the moment.

Ursula wasn't convinced she couldn't find a way to bypass the Organization's restraints if she really tried. What was their power compared to hers? Still, she wouldn't send this boy back for nothing. What sort of power did he have? What could she take?

She let her shoulders slump a bit and looked down at her dainty feet. "...I'm sorry. I don't. I can't even go back to my own world..." She sighed softly, moving to sit again on the bench, avoiding Link's eyes.

"If only there was some kind of magical power on our side." Ursula glanced sidelong at him. "Do...do you have any sort of special power? I've noticed your ears..."

What did his ears have to do with magical powers? A lot of people seemed to notice them, but then again, the people here had almost non-existent ears, so maybe it wasn't so strange.

"I can do a few spells, but nothing to get me back to Hyrule." Din's Fire surly wouldn't work, and neither would Farore's Wind, as he hadn't set up a spot to warp to. He had tried warping via the Ocarina of Time, but that didn't work either. His other abilities weren't magical at all, and were also useless in this matter.

"There has to be someone in the city who has to know. How else would we get here?" If you could get in someplace, then it was highly likely that there was way back out.

So he had some small aptitude for magic? She had to wonder to what extent. He seemed perfectly incapable of the intelligence true magic required, but...people had surprised Ursula before. Suddenly, she straightened up and gave Link a bright smile.

"I've heard of someone who might have the power to bring you back home! They call her the Sea Witch..." She paused dramatically, adding a touch of fear to her expression as she glanced around their surroundings as if afraid someone would overhear. "She's rather frightening, but very powerful. I heard she only does her work at night, outside the city by the coat." Ursula made her hand flutter nervously over her throat, her skin paling slightly.

"No, no...never mind! It's too dangerous, I'm certain now..."

Well, this sounded like useful information. He almost wondered why she hadn't mentioned the Sea Witch before, but her paled skin and terrified look on her face answered that. Whoever this witch was, she was someone to recon with.

"Do you think she can send me back to Hyrule?" Just because she was powerful didn't mean she had the ability to do so. Her powers could be in other places.

Link grabbed Vanessa's wrist. It was more to gain her attention than anything, and he did his best not to grip too hard or hurt her in any way. "Please, tell me what you know about her. I need to find a way back home."

"W-well, I..." she broke off as he grabbed her wrist. It certainly didn't hurt, but she flinched slightly anyway to add to the vulnerability. Ursula fluttered her eyelashes a little, glancing to the side.

"I'm afraid I really don't know much....she lives in the ocean surrounding this place. Th-there's a torch on the coast outside of Niflheim. You have to follow the river out to find it." She finally made eye-contact with him again, lip quivering. "She's been said to have the ability to travel through worlds, but...is it really worth the risk, Link? Can't you just stay here?"

It was a risky move on her part; what if he was more cowardly than he seemed and took her up on her offer? But, no...he had the self-sacrificing hero vibe all over him. They always made the best shills.

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