[ regardless of how well he might know you, nier is hellbent on procuring enough fish for the group as a whole — he approaches you with what can only be described as a shish kabob of fish driven through his katana. ]

Hey. [ he speaks gently. ] Have you eaten? We're in foreign territory — it's important to keep your energy levels high. I've got some dried fruit on me too.

[ dolphin racing. classic. it's not much different from a boar, he thinks — albeit smaller and much slippier. he observes their tradition wordlessly and before he knows it, he's straddling a dolphin, whirling around at max velocity.

he stops in front of you, full force, like a car that's at risk of running you over. ]

Need to get somewhere? I can give you a ride.

[ these mermaids are relentless. maybe they're hassling you, maybe they're hassling nier, maybe it's both.

nier raises his hands, palms facing forward, eyes shifting from side to side. ]

Sorry, I...already have someone...?

[ god please help him. ]

[ hit me with anything. seriously. ]