Story Description: Kaelsie, a quiet Anthro dolphin with a fascination for marine wildlife, gets the surprise of his life when two of the dolphins he met last year, give him a taste of what it means to live in a pod of naughty phins! The characters in this story belong to me, avatar?user=322896&character=0&clevel=2 Siranor * The Delphiny family's car, a modest model of lower budget, wound its way along the serpentine coastal road. Its engine purred steadily against the backdrop of crashing waves, interrupted every so often by the calling of seagulls. Inside the vehicle, the atmosphere was warmed by the scent half consumed pastry products, and the palpable excitement of an eagerly anticipated vacation. In the backseat, Kaelsie and his twin brother, Kaldren, were locked in a spirited debate, their words bouncing off the car windows like the lively ping-pong balls at the arcade they'd visited last summer. "Seriously, Kaldren, those dolphins we saw last year were a few steps above normal. I swear they had a sense of... I don't know, understanding! Almost like they could read, or-- sense our intentions!" Kaelsie insisted for the third time, his eyes alight with the memory of their sleek bodies cutting through the surf. Kaldren snorted in amusement with the same level of skepticism he clung on all year. "Understanding? They're wild animals, Kaelsie. Smart, sure, but let's not start thinking they're about to sit down and have a chat with us while we all munch on some salted fish and drink a couple of beers. Besides," he added with sly grin, "you might want to spend more time with the meat of the party back on the beach. You know, the place buzzing with the plenty opportunities to meet a lady who might even put up with your feral fascination?" Their parents, seated in the front, exchanged knowing glances, amused by the familiar banter. "Boys, let's just enjoy whatever comes our way, dolphins or not. It's our time to relax and have fun as a family," their mother chimed in, her voice a soothing balm to the brothers' competitive spirits. "Yeah, Kaelsie! Maybe this year you can take a break from your marine biology expedition for a day or two," Kaldren teased, nudging his brother with his elbow. Kaelsie's reply was a soft chuckle, his gaze drifting back to the vast expanse of blue that stretched out beside them. "Maybe," he murmured, looking out the window to the ocean expanding infinitely towards the horizon. "Maybe this year...things will be different..." In his heart, the allure of the ocean's mysteries was a call he could hardly ignore. While Kaldren dreamed of social escapades and sun-drenched afternoons with as many of his friends as possible, Kaelsie's imagination swam with the possibilities that lay beneath the waves. He pictured himself floating in the embrace of the sea, surrounded by the very dolphins they spoke of, sharing silent conversations in a language beyond words. "Dad? You're not going to add anything?" The head of the family turned his head around to face Kaelsie. "Nothing your mother hadn't already. Fun can mean many things. Let's just have a good time, shall we?" No more conversations of that level spanned until their arrival. Not while the car's gentle hum and the rhythmic swish of tires on the road provided a soothing soundtrack to Kaelsie's daydreams. He once again imagined the dolphins from last year, their sleek forms darting through the water with purpose and grace. Would they remember him? The thought was a flicker of hope in the vast ocean of possibilities....possibilities that got him more than excited to check the validity of his hopes as soon as- Kaldren's voice snapped Kaelsie back to reality, "Hey, daydreamer, we're almost there! I'm not carrying your stuff, alright?" As they disembarked the vehicle, the family was greeted by the sight of their cozy haven, which seemed to welcome them back with subtle changes. The melody of new wind chimes added a tranquil harmony to the sea breeze they knew, while a basket of local fruits, accompanied by a heartfelt note of thanks, awaited them on the porch. These small tokens of appreciation sparked a warmth in their hearts, a reminder of the many summers spent here. Within the hut, the essence of the sea permeated every corner. The Delphinys stepped into their beachside retreat to be greeted by a flood of sunlight spilling through the open windows, casting a warm, inviting glow across the spacious living area. The walls, painted a soft, sandy hue, were adorned with an eclectic mix of maritime art, from rustic, driftwood frames capturing serene beachscapes to vibrant paintings of coral reefs teeming with life. Mrs. Delphiny ran her fingers over a delicate seashell garland draped along the mantle, a smile playing on her lips. "Every year, this place feels more like a second home to me," she remarked with warmth in her eyes. The father, meanwhile, was drawn to the bookshelf that stood in the corner, its shelves laden with an array of books that were both old and new. He pulled out a well-thumbed novel, its spine creased from summers past. "Look at this, boys. 'The Call of the Sea.' Feels like I finish it every summer, yet it never gets old," he said with a chuckle as he placed the book back. "Maybe you two can go through a few of these while we're hear." "Right," Kaldren mumbled. "Sure thing, dad." Kaelsie too added. The kitchen, open and airy, boasted a large window that framed the picturesque view of the beach beyond. As Mrs. Delphiny inspected the newly installed coffee machine, a modern touch to the otherwise rustic decor, she couldn't help but express her delight. "Now this is a wonderful addition. Morning coffee with a view of the sunrise always seemed like an idea plucked from my dreams!" With nods and comments at how unpleasant coffee tasted to them, Kaelsie and Kaldren made their way to their shared room, the familiar scent of salt and sand welcoming them like an old friend. The room was a cozy enclave, with two beds flanked by nightstands crafted from weathered wood, each bearing a conch shell lamp. The walls were a gallery of their past adventures, featuring photos of the brothers at various stages of their childhood, each summer chronicled in snapshots of many fun times and plenty of adventures. Kaelsie lingered by a photo of them building a colossal sandcastle, the memory as vivid as if it were yesterday. "I can't believe how much we've changed since then," he said, a hint of nostalgia in his voice as he traced the outline of the frame. "Remember how simple life seemed then? No responsibilities, no worries about the future..." Kaldren tossed his bag onto the bed with a playful grin, surveying the room with an exaggerated sigh. "You're right, we've definitely outgrown this place. Next year, we're going to need a bigger room. And a few friends too! Why stir the party on the beach when we can bring it with us?" he joked, his comment sparking a light-hearted debate about who had outgrown this room -and their previous life- more. As they unpacked, Kaldren's enthusiasm already had his mind race towards the beach's social whirl. "Man, I can't wait to hit the volleyball court! You're coming, right Kaelsie? It's going to be epic, man! And hey, you might even bump into some cool folks we can bring over for a boardgame or two!" Kaelsie methodically placed his belongings in the weathered dresser before he responded with a serene smile, his mind adrift in the tranquil solitude of the sea. "I was thinking of starting with a swim, actually. Just to feel the mood of the water, you know? It's like reconnecting with an old friend," he mused. Kaldren found himself unable to hide his disappointment. He leaned against the door frame, arms crossed. "You're serious? Come on, Kaelsie, we can swim anytime. The first day is all about making a splash, both in the water and out on the beach! Don't you want to mix things up a bit this year? Do something adults would enjoy?" Kaelsie sensed his brother's growing frustration, and sought to bridge their differing views. "I get it, man. And I'm not saying no to hanging out. It's just... there's something about the ocean that I can't ignore. It's not just water to me; it's a whole world waiting to be explored." Kaldren's impatience simmered in the frown on his brow. "As if you haven't done that a million times before!" He shot back, "we're here to have fun, to be together. You diving off into the deep end every chance you get... it's like you've been stuck in your own bubble ever since you befriended those leg-less friends from last year! 'Cool' and 'Amazing' as they are, they're not the ones who will get you through highschool, or stand by you when adult life will hit you in the nards!" Their parents, overhearing the brothers' exchange, intervened with a gentle reminder of the vacation's purpose. "Boys, there's plenty of time for both. Kaelsie, maybe you could join Kaldren for one game, and Kaldren, try to see the ocean through your brother's eyes. We're here to enjoy, together and in our own ways," their father suggested, his voice laced with the wisdom of a much needed compromise. The tension in the room eased as the brothers considered their father's words. Kaldren, with a reluctant nod, agreed, "Alright, one game, but you're not getting out of it until it's over, Kaelsie. And after... you can show me what's so fascinating about that water. Alright?" Kaelsie, grateful for the understanding, smiled. "Deal. And who knows, maybe you'll see what I mean when you're out there with me." With a handshake sealing their pact, the brothers' spirits lifted in anticipation of the day's adventures. Kaldren, unable to resist one last jab, eyed Kaelsie's choice of attire--or lack thereof--with a mix of amusement and mock concern. "Going bare again, huh? Just try not to get too distracted by the scenery. Wouldn't want your... 'enthusiasm' to make a surprise appearance," he teased, waggling his eyebrows suggestively. Kaelsie remained unfazed by his brother's jest. As he tidied his belongings a bit further over the bed, he retorted with a smirk, "Please, my interests are a bit more intellectual than you're giving me credit for." But Kaldren an opening and pounced with glee. "Oh, intellectual, is it? So, should we expect your 'intellectual pursuits' to lead you back to that dolphin pod? To your special friend out there?" he quipped with a glint betraying his playful intent in his cerulean eyes. The comment, meant in jest, struck an unexpected chord, stirring a speck of color into Kaelsie's cheeks. The sudden shift caught him off guard, rendering him momentarily speechless--a rare victory in their verbal sparring matches. Seizing the moment, Kaldren burst into laughter, his teasing tone echoing through the room. "Oh, look at that! My smart, intellectual brother Kaelsie, at a loss for words for the first time. Who knew you already had a girlfriend?" With a playful roll of his eyes and a shake of his head, Kaelsie made a hasty retreat, eager to escape the relentless teasing. "You're impossible, you know that?" he called over his shoulder, his words carrying a mix of exasperation and affection. Kaelsie's brisk stride towards the shoreline was momentarily halted as Kaldren caught up, his laughter subsiding into a more contemplative expression. "Ok, ok, I don't wanna overdo it. You know I love you, but seriously, Kaels, don't you think it's a bit... odd? You know, you trying to buddy up with the feral dolphins?" Kaldren inquired on a voice laced with genuine curiosity rather than jest. Kaelsie paused, turning to face his brother with a patient sigh. "Odd?... Why? Because they're not Anthros like us? You do realize dolphins are and have been incredibly intelligent before we came along, right? Studies have shown they have complex social structures, can recognize themselves in mirrors, and even use tools to accomplish some tasks!" Kaldren, unconvinced, arched an eyebrow. "Sure, they're smart, but they're still animals. Isn't it kind of... I don't know, demeaning to them? Pretending they're just like us?" Kaelsie shook his head, a faint smile playing at his lips as he countered, "It's not about pretending, Kaldren. It's about recognizing and respecting their intelligence. Interacting with them isn't demeaning to either of us. It's a form of mutual understanding. Besides, it's not like I'm forcing a friendship on them. If they wouldn't have made the first move, I would've left them be." "But where do you draw the line? Today you're swimming with dolphins, tomorrow you're trying to chat up a shark?" Kaldren teased, but his question hinted at deeper concerns about the boundaries between their Anthro society and the wilder aspects of nature. Kaelsie chuckled at the absurdity of the shark comment but appreciated the underlying question nonetheless. "There's a natural balance to be found here, bud. It's not about crossing lines but about understanding where they are. With the dolphins, there's a sense of connection between our kin. Something that goes beyond mere curiosity. It's about respecting them as fellow beings who share our world, not about overstepping boundaries." Kaldren, undeterred, pushed further, his voice laced with playful skepticism. "Alright, let's say you're right. What'd happen if you...truly had a special one in there? A bond that strong, with a feral? Strong enough to make you forget about finding a real girlfriend?" "It's hopeless to make you understand." Kaelsie sighed. "So there IS a special dolphin out there waiting for you?" He chuckled. The question hung in the air, and for a moment, Kaelsie's resolve wavered. The depth of his connection to the ocean and its inhabitants was something he seldom voiced, even to himself. "It's not like that. Not in the form you imagine it, at least..." he finally muttered, the words feeling inadequate even as they left his lips. Kaldren leaned in, his tone softening as he placed an arm over his brother's neck. "But if it really were 'like that', would you still...you know...? Could you really give your heart to a dolphin, Kaelsie? Really love them, in the fullest sense, with...everything else that comes with it?" The question struck a chord deep within Kaelsie, stirring a tumult of emotions he'd long kept at bay. The very idea, so outlandish on the surface, touched on a truth he had scarcely admitted to himself. The weight of Kaldren's inquiry anchored him momentarily in place. He turned his eyes to him, a mixture of annoyance and contemplation playing across his features. "Love is a complex thing, brother. It's not about species; it's broader than that. I know that dolphins are capable of complex emotions, perhaps not exactly in the same way we feel them, but certainly not so different from ours." Kaldren, sensing an opening, pressed on with a sly grin, "So, what you're saying is, there's a chance you and a dolphin, out there in the big blue, could have a...relationship? Or a summer fling?" His laughter burst bright, but his eyes were alight with deeper mischief. Kaelsie couldn't help but chuckle, despite himself, easing the weight of his own anxieties. "You watch too many memes on the internet. It's not about flings or romance. It's about something deeper, more primal. A kinship, if you will." Undeterred, Kaldren leaned against a nearby palm, his gaze playful. "Kinship, huh? So, when you're out there, swimming with them, do you ever feel... I don't know, like you're part of their world? Like you belong more with them than with us land-dwellers?" "All the time." Kaelsie said. "There's a sense of freedom, of being part of something greater than our society leads us to believe. It's hard to explain, but when I'm with them, all the noise, all the expectations just... fade away. It's just us and the water. A simple life. Just like the one we had when we were kids." Kaldren watched his brother's expression shift from defensiveness to introspection. He softened his tone, returning his hand on his shoulder. "I guess I can understand that." He patted Kaelsie. "We all find our escape from the aches of our woeful responsibilities somewhere. Yours just happens to be with a bunch of dolphins." Kaelsie nodded. "Exactly. And it's not about escaping from our world but rather discovering a different aspect of it, one that's just as real and meaningful as your games on the beach and the friends you make there.." The brothers shared a look, a silent acknowledgment of understanding, if not full agreement passing between them. Kaldren clapped Kaelsie lightly on the shoulder. "Well, just promise me one thing, brother. If you do end up finding your dolphin soulmate out there, at least make sure she understands the concept of family dinners. Mom would never forgive us if we missed one." Kaelsie laughed at the implications while the previous tension dissolved in the warm ocean air. "I'll definitely try!" The path to the beach was a familiar one, winding through a copse of whispering palms that seemed to beckon the family towards the golden sands. As they emerged from the shade, the beach stretched out before them, a vibrant display of sunbathers, swimmers, and makeshift volleyball courts pulsing with energy. Mrs. Delphiny, with a contented sigh, laid out a brightly colored beach blanket and settled down with a novel, her toes burrowing into the warm sand. Mr. Delphiny, stirred by the desire to check what has changed since their last visit, meandered along the water's edge, collecting shells and occasionally pausing to watch the waves. Kaelsie, on the other hand, remained true to his word. He approached the volleyball court with a mixture of reluctance and determination. His brother already found himself in the midst of a heated game, and excitedly waved him over, a triumphant grin on his face as he introduced Kaelsie to his fellow players. The game was a flurry of leaps and lunges, with Kaelsie finding himself swept up in the competition of it all. Despite his initial reservations, he couldn't deny the exhilaration of a well-placed serve, nor the satisfaction of a hard-won point. As the game wound down, Kaelsie, flushed with the thrill of the match, turned to his brother. "Alright, we've had the fun you wanted. How about a challenge of my own?" he proposed. Kaldren, never one to back down, accepted with a wide grin. "Bring it on, swim-boy! What's the nature of your challenge?" "A swimming contest like the ones we did a few years back," Kaelsie declared, his confidence buoyed by the familiar call of the ocean. "Let's see who can swim out the farthest." The challenge was met with laughter and playful jabs from the onlookers as the brothers made their way to the water's edge. With playful taunts and determination etched upon each of their brows, they dove into the crystalline waters, their powerful tails cutting through the waves far quicker than any other biped might have. At first, they were neck and neck, their competitive natures driving them further from shore. But as the water deepened and the shore became a distant line, Kaldren's resolve waned. "Alright, alright, you win! I'm not trying to become fish food today," he called out, half-laughing, half-panting as he turned back towards the beach. "Meet you on the shore in half an hour?" "About there, yeah. I'll just see if my pod is still swimming in the same waters, then I'll come back for a snack. Don't wait for me if you're hungry." The teasing and challenges from Kaldren faded into the background, replaced by the rhythmic sound of his own breathing and the gentle resistance of the water as it parted before his spindly aquatic form. Alone, with just the water's caress flowing along his body, Kaelsie felt more at peace than ever. The hustle of the beach, the weight of expectations, the constant comparisons...all of those concerns seemed trivial in the embrace of the sea he knew. The sea he belonged to. The one he... loved. He was about to turn back after a long while of swimming when he felt something brush against his feet. Startled, he kicked instinctively, but then paused, curiosity overtaking his initial shock. Floating there, in the serene depths, he waited, wondering if the ocean had yet another surprise in store for him, the sense of anticipation sending ripples of excitement through him. It happened again, then another time! A gentle nudge, this time more deliberate. Playful, even. Heart racing, he watched as a sleek snout broke the surface, followed by a soft, melodic whistle that seemed to touch his very heart. As if they had waited for the perfect time to reveal themselves, the water around him came alive with movement, the surface breaking with the graceful arcs of dolphins joining their companion. Kaelsie's initial surprise melted into unbridled joy as he recognized the familiar patterns and playful demeanor of some of the striped dolphins he met the previous summer. "Heeeey, you guys!" Kaelsie couldn't help but laugh, fully embracing the joyous chaos of fins, tails, and snouts moving around him. "It's great to see you all too!" he declared, reaching out to gently touch their dorsal fins, or anything he could get his hands on, really. The dolphins responded with a chorus of clicks and whistles, circling Kaelsie with an eagerness that spoke volumes about their own excitement. They nudged and brushed against him, each one vying for his attention, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly through the water. Caught in a whirlpool of joy, Kaelsie surrendered himself to their playful antics. He reached out with eager excitement, sliding along their smooth skin, marveling at the feel of their features. "It's fantastic to see you still swim around here! To...feel you still remember me!" Among the pod, two dolphins stood out for their particularly spirited demeanor. One, with a distinctive scar across her dorsal fin, which Kaelsie affectionately named Kinzy, and the other, a more robust dolphin with a thicker line of black along her body, he dubbed Kinky. These two, more than the others, seemed intent on leading Kaelsie towards their own purposes, pushing and prodding him further into their marine playground. As the rest of the pod dispersed, continuing their dance in the deeper blues, Kinzy and Kinky stayed close, guiding Kaelsie with gentle nudges and encouraging whistles. To where, he didn't know. Nor did he care to. The water around them felt alive with their presence, charged with the thrill of shared adventures that could be uncovered. Kaelsie allowed himself to be led wherever they wanted, his trust in his new guides wavering not even for a moment. With Kinzy on one side and Kinky on the other, Kaelsie felt like an honorary member of their pod. They swam in harmony, the water parting effortlessly before them, revealing the hidden wonders of their underwater realm. "This is amazing, you two! Where are we off to?" he asked, his voice filled with excitement. The farther they swam, the more the ocean revealed its hidden beauty, with sunlight streaming across the water's surface in mesmerizing patterns. Kaelsie was in awe at how quiet everything was when nothingness stretched all around him. He fully immersed himself in the experience and the silent conversation between him and his dolphin guides. Their journey together continued with exciting changes, with Kinzy and Kinky's playful guidance making Kaelsie feel welcomed in their world. They'd brush against him. Or lure him into playful games that would end up with all three of them slapping the water with their tails. "You two really know how to make a day special!" Kaelsie shouted with glee after another short chase under the surface. As the golden light of the setting sun painted the ocean in hues of amber and gold, Kinzy and Kinky began to show their affection in a way that seemed...new, to Kaelsie. They glided up to him, their sleek bodies rubbing against his with a gentle, rhythmic motion that felt so very much like some form of dance. Moved by their trust, enticed by the warmth they exuded, Kaelsie extended his hands to caress their smooth snouts, tracing the sleek lines of their dorsal fins in ways that made the dolphins more eager for his touch. Without thinking too far about the repercussions, he ventured over their bellies with tender strokes, passing along gently along their almost unnoticeable slits in his way to treat the entirety of them. Feeling that he truly had a connection both exhilarating and deeply peaceful, Kaelsie wrapped his arms around Kinzy, hugging her close against his body. "You have no idea how much this means to me," he whispered, his words muffled by the lapping waves. "Out here, things just make sense. It's all so simple. So... pure from the worries of everyday life..." Kinzy responded with a series of soft clicks and whistles, pressing herself against Kaelsie in a gesture that felt like agreement, her body language speaking volumes. Meanwhile, Kinky, playful to an extent that truly earned the name, darted around, occasionally nuzzling against Kaelsie's cheek and playfully nibbling at his sides as if she wanted in too. Kaelsie couldn't help but laugh, a sound that bubbled up from deep within, pure, and heartfelt "Hey now, Kinky. Have a little patience," he chided gently, his tone filled with mirth. "There's enough affection to go around once your turn comes!" The playful reprimand only seemed to encourage Kinky. She responded with a cheeky nip that tickled more than anything. Kaelsie, thoroughly amused, turned his attention to her, showering her with the same affection he'd given Kinzy. "Alright, since you're so eager, I guess it.s...your turn for some love!" He rubbed, tickled, and treated Kinky in so many ways even his creative mind started struggling to think of anything else. This serene moment, however, took a playful turn as Kinzy noticed the shift in Kaelsie's attention. She nudged her way back into his circle of affection in quite the insistent way. Her gentle push against Kinky was met with a spirited response, and soon, what began as a quest for affection evolved into a sibling-like rivalry, each dolphin vying for a prime spot inside the arms of their greatest friend. Kaelsie watched, bemused, as the two sisters engaged in their lighthearted tussle, their sleek bodies intertwining in a display of aquatic agility mixed with just a tiny speck of enmity. "Easy there, you two," he laughed, "easy! There's plenty of me to go around. No need for such little bursts of jealousy, cute as they might be." The dolphins' playful bickering escalated into a series of affectionate bumps and jostles, stirred by the competitive spirit Kaelsie knew too well. The male found himself in the middle of their aquatic dance, a referee in a match where the only goal was his attention. Kinky, with a mischievous glint in her eye, took a gentle nip at Kinzy's fin, a clear challenge that was met with a flurry of bubbles and an indignant squeak. Kaelsie couldn't help but chuckle at their antics, the simplicity of their dispute a refreshing change from the complexities of Anthro interactions. "Alright, alright, let's calm down now," Kaelsie intervened, stroking each dolphin in turn, his touch a soothing presence amidst their playful rivalry. "You're both amazing, and I'm lucky to have not one, but two incredible friends out here to swim with." The tension in the water shifted with a new tide as Kinzy's bold curiosity led her to venture where no dolphin had before. Her snout, a soft but insistent presence, nudged against his most vulnerable area, sparking a cascade of sensations that Kaelsie had never anticipated in such open waters. The audacity of Kinzy's actions caught him off guard, his body reacting instinctively, thrusting and tensing as his member began growing and throbbing within the warm confines of her insistent mouth. "Gahhhh!" Kaelsie gritted his jaws as each pulse of pleasure sent ripples through him, stirring a mix of delight and apprehension as he teetered on the edge of overwhelming bliss seconds after she took him in. Kaelsie's initial gasp of surprise morphed into a low moan, betraying his rising pleasure. Yet, as the intensity of the sensations escalated, a hint of panic fluttered within him. The thought of losing control, of surrendering entirely to this unexpected ecstasy, prompted him to act, to regain some semblance of restraint. However, he found his efforts twarded as Kinky, playful to her name, intervened in too timely a fashion. Her toothy grip on his arm, gentle yet firm, held him in place, a silent reassurance that resistance was futile. That he was safe here, with them, within the waters they called home. As Kaelsie remained frozen in the moment, with one dolphin nose-deep within his genital slit and the other restraining him with gleeful intent, Kinzy's exploration grew bolder by the moment, her snout delving deeper inside his genital slit, seeking the source of his throbbing excitement. She seemed determined to understand every hidden contour, every secret the Anthro held within his delightfully sensitive shelter. Kaelsie's pleas for respite, laced with blissful desperation, only seemed to spur her on. With a grace that spoke of a certain amount of experience, Kinzy relented, releasing him from the immediate intensity of her mouth's embrace. But the reprieve proved short-lived. She slid her body against Kaelsie's in a fluid motion, her belly's softness grazing his skin, stirring the waters around them with the promise of more to come. He groaned in bliss as he rubbed along her smooth underbelly while she aligned herself with him. Her own slit found his tense member within seconds, and when it did, he just slipped inside her with barely any effort, tasting her intimate heat, diving deeper into her than he ever did in any other female within his life. The connection made him shudder from every inch of his body, a confluence of warmth and wetness that enveloped Kaelsie in sensations he'd never imagined until now. "Gahhh!" Kaelsie's breath caught in his throat as he felt himself enveloped by Kinzy, the feeling of her tightening muscles around him so intense, so right, that for a moment, all thought of resistance vanished. He lost himself in that sea of sensations, adrift amidst waves crashing over him with more force than the last. His body responded of its own accord, spurring hard, instinctual thrusts. Though he was deep enough to feel her all around his cock, he worked himself deeper still, his member moving in rhythm with Kinzy's gentle undulations, seeking further heat, exploring deeper reaches... The warmth of Kinzy's body against his, the slickness of their slits, pressed together like the lips of two virgin lovers, sent Kaelsie spiraling into a realm of pure bliss. His hands, once poised to push her away, now wrapped themselves tight around her, drawing her closer, urging her to stay here until his fertile seed would burst forth and inseminate her delightful caverns. "I want you..." Kaelsie groaned. "Just a few more seconds, and I'll...gahh, I'll-" Kaelsie's descent into the abyss of pleasure found its journey abruptly interrupted as Kinky, with a gentle yet insistent push, displaced Kinzy from her intimate embrace. The transition was jarring for Kaelsie. That fleeting moment of coldness washed away any fantasies he had within his horny head as cold water rushed around his erection, enveloping him as his member, slick with Kinzy's fluids, still pulsing with throbs of heated lust, left the comforting warmth of Kinzy's folds for the cold touch of the open sea. A string of pearly essence trailed from his tip, pumped forth by throbs meant for her, marking the path from the blissful haven he'd been ousted from. But the void didn't last. With a fervor matching her pod-mate's, Kinky took her pod mate's former place. She enveloped him within the warmth of her own maw, the desire to taste him apparently deeper than anything else. The sensation of her maw felt different to Kinzy's tighter, stronger embrace, yet held an allure of its own as her tongue kept dancing along his length with a fervent curiosity that reignited the flames of his desire. Kaelsie found himself lost once more in a whirlpool of intimate needs, thrusting instinctively into the welcoming warmth that Kinky offered, each movement guided by a primal rhythm that pulsed through his very being. Above the gently swaying waters, Kinzy floated gracefully, her underbelly exposed to the fiery rays of the setting sun, presenting herself in an alluring dance of dolphin seduction. Her intimate folds glistened under the sun's gentle caress, luring Kaelsie with the intoxicating depths of undiscovered ecstasy. With each hesitant touch, Kaelsie traced the soft contours of her entrance, his fingers weaving a path through the warmth of her welcoming embrace. The sweet musk of her arousal merged with the crisp saline flavor of the sea, ensnaring his senses in a delicate balance of primal desire and objective curiosity. Would she look like one of his females down there? She certainly felt like one when he penetrated her! As his curiosity grew bolder, Kaelsie's fingers delved deeper into her increasingly tighter sanctuary, each motion stirring the waters around them with the quiet intimacy of their union. The further he ventured, the more Kinzy's flesh yielded to his touch, her warmth enveloping him, guiding him towards the pulsating core of her being. With every gentle probe, her body responded in kind. She quivered under the tender caress of his questing digits, and cackled, and whistled, offering insistent pleas for more. For deeper probing. For the consummation of the passion they shared moments before. The crescendo of their encounter built further and further, like a rising tide of mutual desire. With kinky suckling eagerly onto his member and Kinzy's body responding to his ministrations with a symphony of quivers and cackles, Kaelsie found himself soaring yet again towards the peak of his passions. His jaws started tensing again with the familiar surge in his loins when a sudden rush of fluids splashed onto his face. He blinked his eyes, licked his lips, and pushed his fingers deeper, thrusting quick and hard into her during this visceral release that spoke of the unbridled intensity of her pleasure. The air around them grew heavy with the scent of her release, a heady perfume that drowned all else, pulling Kaelsie further into the maelstrom of his eager desires. Drawn by the irresistible lure of her delightful, heat-infused scent, Kaelsie pressed his snout closer to her cunt, his breath sucking in the essence of her being. He inhaled deeply, each breath a draught of her innermost secrets, before his tongue started sliding across her rift. Slow, languorous licks paved the way to fervent strokes, each one a deeper plunge into the heart of her heat. The deeper he entered, the more fervent Kinzy's spasms grew, her body writhing in the throes of an impending climax that promised an even greater release. Expected within the shuddering of her folds, her peak was heralded by a piercing whistle, a clear, crystalline note that cut through the ocean's rhythmic song. In that moment, Kinzy thrust herself against him with abandon, her slit clenching around the imagined girth of a lover, drawing him in, demanding all that he could give and more! Kaelsie, ensnared in the depths of her passion, moaned into her, his voice muffled by the fleshy folds that embraced his angular snout, his senses drowned in the deluge of her release. As Kinzy's climax washed over his face in repeated splatters of pure, wet bliss, Kaelsie found himself bathed not just in the fiery light of the setting sun, but in the very essence of Kinzy herself. He drank deeply of her offering, partaking in a communion as ancient as the sea itself, a bond forged in the crucible of desire and consummated in the shared bliss of their union. "W-wait," he called out to her as she slipped beneath the waves, her silhouette blurred by the swirling water, Kaelsie followed, driven by a primal urge. His body thrummed with anticipation, every muscle coiled and ready for the culmination of their aquatic dance. The moment Kinzy's slit aligned with his eager shaft, he surged forward, consumed by the need to mate with her, to become one once again with the source of his overwhelming desire. But as his cock pierced her folds, the sensation felt different. Unlike the filling bliss he anticipated. The warmth and wetness were there, yes. But the depth he expected was curiously shallow, the internal contours of muscles pushing back in a manner that was both unfamiliar and intriguing at the same time. It was as if the very core of Kinzy's being was reaching out to him, meeting him halfway in their union. The unexpected sensation of something pressing against his own slit, a feeling so foreign yet strangely compelling, made him question a few things. It was a presence that throbbed in tandem with his own racing pulse. An intrusion that mirrored the rhythm of his own throbs. Kaelsie's mind raced as he tried to comprehend the duality of this unexpected sensation, the push and pull that seemed to draw him even deeper into the embrace of whatever situation he got himself into. "What the..." The words barely escaped his lips, a murmur lost in the rush of water around them. His eyes widened as the realization dawned on him; the dolphin beneath him was not Kinzy, but Kinky, and what he'd assumed for the empty folds of a female dolphin's anatomy was, in fact, Kinky's own member, pressing insistently against his! The shock of the revelation sent a jolt through Kaelsie's body. The momentary ripple of confusion threatened to shatter the delightful spell of their encounter. Kinky, the playful companion he'd known through countless swims, was not the female he'd assumed, but a male...A cute, playful, horny male, just eager and just as capable to delve into the same passionate depths he and Kinzy explored moments before. "Hold on--" Kaelsie meant to say. Yet, as Kinky pressed forward, matching Kaelsie's thrusts with a determined rhythm of his own, the initial shock of having a cock penetrate its way inside his genital vent gave way to a surge of sensations so intense, so all-consuming, that any lingering doubts were washed away by the tide of pleasure that followed. Kaelsie found himself caught in the current of Kinky's rampant desire, his body responding to the push and pull of their joining cocks with an urgency that bordered on desperation. Moans escaped Kaelsie's throat, a chorus of sounds muffled by the water, but no less potent than its silence suggested. Each movement of Kinky's tapered member against his own slit sent waves of pleasure crashing through him, a sensation so delightful it threatened to sweep away any semblance of thought, leaving only the raw, primal need to continue the act. To explore these sensations further. To succumb to the primal need any male had when pushed so close to the brink... The need to cum... Kaelsie's fingers dug into the soft flesh of Kinky's back, gripping his partner just as tight as he held Kinzy. His touch felt like a physical anchor in the swirling tempest of his confused thoughts. One that threatened to unmoor him from the reality of the situation. And as Kinky continued to press, to probe, to entwine their cocks together in an embrace as tight as any female could provoke, Kaelsie felt...afraid to tip himself over. The lines between everything he deemed 'normal' blurred, their identities merging in a swirl of motion and emotion. He was no longer Kaelsie the Anthro dolphin. Or even a male doing with with another male. In this moment, he and Kinky were simply two needy beings united in a moment of pure, unbridled ecstasy. Or so he yearned to believe... The sudden proximity to the peak of his own pleasure startled Kaelsie. Something in that ancient, well conditioned part of his brain refused to just give up. A a wave of urgency crashed over him as he gently but firmly pushed Kinky away. With a decisive grasp, he captured Kinky's phallus, guiding the dolphin upwards before rolling him over, presenting his vulnerable underbelly to the kiss of the sun and the caress of the ocean's currents. The soft, vulnerable underside of Kinky was a sight to behold--smooth and glistening, with the delicate slit of his genital vent nestled amidst it. Kaelsie observed, fascinated by the contrast of Kinky's powerful, streamlined form and the tender anatomy he sported. His gaze quickly fell upon Kinky's anatomy, noting the sleek, tapered shape of his member, a marvel of nature's design, pulsating gently in his hold. The scent of his cock was nothing but appealing even to him, a mix of the ocean's brine and a muskier, more potent aroma that spoke of Kinky's aroused state. Fille with a mixtureof of lust and anticipation, the dolphin's eyes locked onto Kaelsie's. He had a deep need in them. An urge that kept silently imploring him for the release he so desperately craved. Kaelsie, moved by the unspoken plea, extended a hand, his fingers exploring the softness of Kinky's vent. The tactile sensation captivated him from the first touch, each stroke eliciting tiny quivers from Kinky as his body responded instinctively to the gentle provocations with shudders and thrusts. As Kaelsie's ministrations continued, his own arousal flared back, reignited by an unexpected participant. Kinzy, opportunistic just like her sibling, maneuvered herself beneath him, her slit finding his erect member with an ease that spoke of a decent number of couplings. The moment she enveloped him, Kaelsie gasped, the sudden pressure and warmth wrapping like velvet curtains around his cock making him throb. Hard! "Ohhhh....Kinzy...you're making me...DAMN IT, you're bringing me close!" Kinzy's movements proved too insistent, her body squeezing him rhythmically, each contraction pressing him closer over the edge of release. Caught between the dual sources of stimulation, Kaelsie's world narrowed to the pulsating tension in his loins and the desperate need reflected in the eyes of his two companions. Overwhelmed with desire, Kaelsie's hand reflexively tightened around Kinky's shaft, a mirrored response to the vice-like grip of Kinzy's folds squeezing hungrily around his own member. The shared rhythm of their arousal, the synchronized pulsating of flesh within flesh, this wild desire to just seed or be seeded, trapped all three of them in a vicious cycle of escalating pleasure. Kinky whistled sharply, thrusting himself hard into Kaelsie's grip. His member, held captive in in a tight, gentle grasp, throbbed with an urgency that mirrored the frantic beats of Kaelsie's own heart. Each pulse of the male's arousal sent ripples of arousal up Kaelsie's arm which trickled down towards the anthro's own groin, a tangible echo of the fervor that Kinzy elicited from him below. "Take-take it easy!" But he couldn't. He...wouldn't. When his body deepened its instinctual thrusts, the slow leakage from his tip heralded the imminent tide of release that Kaelsie knew would come. Moved by a profound empathy for a fellow male, Kaelsie whispered soothing assurances to his friend, every word, a balm to the dolphin's fervent need. "I understand the fire that burns within you," he murmured, his breath a warm current upon the ocean's tides. "Let it out, my friend. Let...all of it out. In-in me..." In a gesture of lust-induced insanity, Kaelsie's snout ventured closer to the dolphin's groin, nuzzling against the smooth, pulsating length of Kinky's arousal, sniffing him. Feeling him. Though first tentative lick was a tentative exploration, a taste of the unknown that sent a shiver through Kaelsie's spine, the others, were not. He licked his cock again, and again, the sweetness of Kinky's flavor luring him with its sweet intensity, taunting him with the pleasures hidden beneath the surface of their assumed friendship. Encouraged, or rather, aroused by the feral's delightful cock, Kaelsie's tongue traced the length of Kinky's shaft, from base to tip, each movement laced with a gentle, approving moan. His jaws parted gentle, easing him in, suckling the dolphin's tip tenderly as they both explored the crossing of boundaries that felt increasingly natural with each passing second, each eager throb, each...trickle of pre that graced Kaelsie's curious tongue. As more of Kinky's length found sanctuary within the warmth of Kaelsie's mouth, the reality of their actions sank in. Kaelsie found himself awash not in doubt, but in a sea of comfort unlike any he experienced before. Each ripple of pleasure from Kinky's member proved he chose right. That doubts, fears, and worries were just obstacles in the part of forging such intimate and intense connection with his feral kin. The act of pleasuring another male, far from being a source of doubt anymore, became a source of pride instead. A celebration in the face of his brother's arguments. If loving a dolphin was so wrong, if sucking on another male's cock, so strange, how comes it felt So right? Kinky's movements grew erratic. He gently slapped the water with his tail as his body language spelled a desperate need for release. ...And Kaelsie was there to receive every bit of it. He groaned deeply when those sweet, hot drops of warm pre-seed graced his tongue. The taste, much to his delight, touched his sweet spots, a surprising and familiar aroma that reminded him of his first time he tasted himself. And this wasn't even the real deal. No. This mere spillage was but a promise; a precursor to the deluge that Kinky was holding back with diminishing resolve. The anticipation almost drove them both mad with its tightness.. His body shivered uncontrollably, each spasm a desperate attempt to release the pent-up pressure. Kaelsie could feel the dolphin's member pulsating wildly in his mouth, the rhythm erratic but increasing in intensity, signaling the inevitable eruption. And then, with a force that took Kaelsie's breath away, the first spurt of Kinky's hot seed rocketed into the roof of the anthro's mouth. The shock of the warm, potent fluid hitting him so directly caused Kaelsie's eyes to widen in shock. The intensity surprised him, just like the taste and the heat of the dolphin's ejaculate. The cream slithered its way across his entire tongue, bathing his taste buds in the pent-up passion of the dolphin's intense release. Before Kaelsie could even attempt to cope with the first jet, the second spurt followed, a torrent that washed over his tongue and went right down his throat, forcing him to swallow reflexively. The sheer volume made him feel increasingly inadequate, each pulse of Kinky's shaft delivering more and more of the dolphin's essence into the depths of a mouth that started to overflow with the pearly essence of the dolphin's release. Overwhelmed, Kaelsie drew back. Streams trickled down the sides of his jaw as he attempted to swallow a breath of fresh air. Yet even here, he wasn't safe. Three more powerful jets splashed sharply against his face, the hot streams painting his scrunched up face with warm, sticky delight. "S-sorry, but I need to--for just a bit," Kaelsie mumbled as his hand moved to grasp Kinky's member, aiming it away as he desperately sought a moment to breathe. Slowly, the tremors of Kinky's climax began to diminish. Kaelsie continued to milk him hard, squeezing his shaft like a female would until the warmth of his release gradually tapering down to a few last trickles, leaving Kaelsie drenched in the aftermath of their shared fervor. Each breath he drew came heavy, laden with the scents of the dolphin's ejaculate, the briny tang of the sea giving way to the more potent, musky notes of Kinky's essence. Good to his word, Kaelsie suckled the last few spurts from the male's shaft, the taste of the dolphin's release lingering in his mind even as he patted the dolphin lovingly, thanking him for sharing his precious seed with him. That visceral memory of Kinky's final, desperate thrusts, accompanied by his choked whimpers of his delightful pleasure, echoed in Kaelsie's mind, stoking the flames of his own unquenched desire. He too, was hard. He too, yearned for his own sweet release. That familiar tension coiled tighter within him. Compelled by this unfulfilled desire to do what a fellow male did -right in his mouth, nonetheless- , Kaelsie turned to Kinzy. Until now, she had been a silent participant in their tryst. In a desperate bid for release, Kaelsie pulled her even closer, their smooth hides sliding against each other in a dance of desperation as he sought her pussy once again. Kinzy seemed to understand his burning need, for her movements became more discerning, seeking him until she engulfed him once again within her warm, welcoming nethers. "Kahhhh!" Kaelsie's jaws became as tight as his muscles. By the sea's gentle breath, she felt delightful! The lovely way she milked him, rhythmically clenching around him in an instinctive attempt to coax forth the essence he so desperately needed to expel, all but drove every sane thought out of his head. With a low, guttural moan, Kaelsie felt the first surge of release ripple through him. It was a powerful, all-consuming sensation with one singular ending. Yet, as he experienced three sharp pulses of pleasure, he quickly withdrew, too afraid to seed her. "Did...did I...?" In a flurry of concern, he reached down to grasp his member, fearing he had unwittingly seeded Kinzy in his moment of abandon. Yet, the hypersensitivity that greeted his touch spoke a different truth. He didn't cum. Not yet. Those false throbs, those tremors of the flesh, were not the culmination of his desire, but a mere imitation; an instinctive response devoid of the sperm cells that might fill Kinzy's belly with an unexpected pregnancy. "Sorry, Kinz..." Kaelsie mumbled while she rubbed her snout along his neck, demanding answers. "I'm not sure if...I can give you what you want. Not fully, I mean. I could tend you with my fingers, my tongue, but not my cock...much as I wish to." She understood his worries, swimming towards Kinky, who sought to distract her with a few leaps through the water. Kaelsie watched them as the echo of his own rampant need throbbed beneath the surface of the water, surges of arousal that had yet to find resolution. The momentary panic that fluttered in his chest subsided as quickly as it had arisen, replaced by a deep, aching yearning to be with them. And also...fear. This realization brought with it a complex mix of frustration, on top of a momentary relief. This relief stemmed from the knowledge that he hadn't crossed a line he wasn't prepared to; the frustration, however, lay in the unresolved tension that still thrummed through his veins, a reminder of the depth of his need and the elusive nature of satisfaction. With a gentle motion, Kaelsie swam towards them. He hugged Kinzy, their eyes locking in a silent acknowledgment of what they shared. "Thank you," Kaelsie breathed, gratitude and regret mingling in his voice. "For understanding, for sharing yourself with me... but we must pause, for fear of where our desires might lead." The weight of his decision hung heavy between them, a barrier erected by logical necessity as it was lamented by the heart. "I cannot risk more than we've already dared," Kaelsie confessed, his gaze lingering on his friends. "This fantasy we've shared is more than I ever dreamed, more than I expected today, of all days. But we mustn't lose ourselves to the tide of our desires. We are above beasts, after all. Even if you cannot speak the words, I know you two understand what I mean..." With a heavy heart, Kaelsie turned away. The choice to step back, to deny the full extent of their desires, felt like a needed sacrifice made in the name of caution. A barrier against the potential consequences his own brother cautioned against, silly as he tended to be. As he swam away, his thoughts still remained ablaze with the heat of the moment. That sweet, savory taste of Kinky's release flooding his mouth... the feel of Kinzy's warmth squeezing around his member harder than Kaelsie ever imagined... It hurt to rip himself from such a unique moment. It truly did, when the question of what might have been, of what might yet be, whispered to him like the pull of the gentle waves he swam against. He started thinking back on what he'd tell his brother when two blurs swam by him. As Kaelsie felt the sleek bodies of the dolphins press against him, their playful nuzzles and gentle caresses reignited the smoldering embers of his desire. The affection he shared with Kinzy and Kinky, the soft kisses he planted on their delighted snouts, sealed his promise to them, a vow made in the heat of the moment to love them in the way they wanted him to. No more, no less. Guided by their rhythm, they moved together, their bodies sliding against one another with purposeful grace. Kinzy's maneuvered herself beneath him, while Kinky swam above, both of them sandwiching the Anthro between them. Kaelsie took a deep breath as he swam beneath the surface. The sensation of her form against him, the delicate friction of her folds seeking his cock once again, awakened his arousal with a fervency that surprised him. As he entered her with the gentlest of thrusts, Kaelsie's world narrowed to the point of their connection. The squeeze of Kinzy's muscles around him felt like a melody of pleasure, each whistle and cackle, a clasp that urged him further into her depths. Kaelsie found himself lost in the rhythm of their union, the push and pull of pure instinct that felt like the flow of the tides around them. He didn't want anything but to mate with her. The warmth of her muscles enveloping him, the wetness of the natural lubrication that kept his thrusts light and silky, spoke a language of desire that needed no words. Kinky's presence above him merely added a new layer to their coupling. The initial touch of Kinky's member at his rear entrance felt like a shock of cold water; a jolt that sent a ripple of panic through him. But as Kinky persisted, as he felt the dolphin's gentle insistence, Kaelsie's resistance melted away. After all, great pleasure came for those brave enough to go with its flow. With a nod of his head, Kaelsie encouraged Kinky to keep going, his anxiety quickly replaced by a curiosity he wanted satisfied. The moment Kinky slithered his tapered member inside him, Kaelsie gritted his jaws, not in pain, but in pleasure. Sure, these were uncharted waters for him, but the smoothness with which he was penetrated felt...good. A fullness that stretched and filled him in ways he'd never imagined. Kinky's movements felt slow and considerate, allowing Kaelsie to acclimate to the sensation of another cock throbbing inside him. When Kinky's member began to explore his deeper reaches, Kaelsie began to writhe in pleasure. The dolphin's dexterous movements transformed the experience from one of mere physicality to something far more intense as the clever dolphin found his prostate. Each thrust, each rub against that sensitive spot within him, made him bite his tongue at the pre-conceived idea that love with other males could feel anything less than satisfying. Finding himself caught between two sources of pleasure, each complementing the other in a perfect blend of heated bliss, Kaelsie wished for nothing more than to give himself to them. Kinzy's tight embrace around him, eager and insistent in the way she kneaded at his member, and Kinky's exploration his prostate, combined together to create a deluge of pleasure that threatened to overwhelm him. His body responded in kind, his movements becoming less about control and more about surrender. He rode the waves of pleasure that Kinzy and Kinky provided, his own thrusts becoming more desperate, more urgent. The sensation of being filled, of being joined with Kinzy below and Kinky above, felt better than the wettest dream he ever had. Near the peak of his orgasm, deep in the throes of his unbridled passion, Kaelsie's instincts took over, his grip on Kinzy tightening as he thrust into her with a fervor that bordered on desperation. Each movement made the waters around them shake as he sought to drive himself as deep into her as possible. Kinzy's body responded in kind, her own spasms becoming a mirror to Kaelsie's urgency, her warmth enveloping him in a cocoon of pleasure that seemed to amplify his urge to cum with every throbbing spasm. Each contraction of her muscles touched him deeply, a direct call to his primal instincts, urging him to surrender every last drop of his essence into her. The sensation was almost too much to bear, a tightrope walk between exquisite pleasure and the sharp edge of too much stimulation. Kinzy's muscles gripped him with such intensity, it felt as though she was trying to pull him deeper into her very being, to merge them into one. The resulting climax from Kaelsie matched the fervor of the moment. With his fingers digging into her hide, he squeezed her as tight as he possibly could against him as he unleashed himself with the sharpest expulsion of semen to date. Eyes squeezed shut in bliss, legs shuddering with heated delight, Kaelsie erupted with a series of forceful spurts that seemed to drain him of more than just his seed. Kinky, entwined with Kaelsie, found a primal rhythm amidst the maelstrom of the anthro's spasming muscles. The way Kaelsie's body clenched around him was eerily akin to the perect embrace of a female's eager pussy, coaxing him towards his own edge. A deluge of warmth filled Kaelsie to the brim and crashed against his prostate with unbridled force. Each pulse of Kinky's release felt like a shockwave against his prostate, sending ripples of intense pleasure throughout Kaelsie's body, threatening to dissolve his very sense of self in the process. He loved, oh, LOVED the overwhelming tides of filling and being filled alike. Each pulsing throb of Kinky's penis seemed to expand him from within, stretching him to accommodate the girth and the fervor of Kinky's feral needs. The warmth of his seed felt like liquid fire as it traveled through his anus, each jet painting strokes of bliss across Kaelsie's insides, particularly when they collided with his sensitive prostate. The impact was so profound, so utterly consuming, that Kaelsie almost felt like he couldn't absorb such intense pleasure. But, in spite of how delightful the rest of his shaft was, Kinky's prehensile tip undid him. The way it moved within him was akin to the ebb and flow of the sea itself, a constant, undulating motion that caressed his prostate with unerring precision. Every push, every caress of his flexible tip stirred the most intense kinds of pleasure, each thrust, a deeper dive into the ocean of bliss that Kinky stirred within him. Caught between Kinzy's demanding embrace and Kinky's spurting assault, Kaelsie swam adrift in the waters of ultimate bliss, each wave of their combined assault crashing over him like the frothing ocean's kiss, leaving him breathless, his body... a mere vessel for the storm of passion they conjured within him. In the aftermath of their shared ecstasy, as wisps of ivory semen began to cloud the water around them, they still clung to one another, a tangle of limbs and fins that spoke more of affection than of the lust that had driven them moments before. There was a sense of completion in their embrace. Something...Kaelsie always dreamed to experience in the embrace of a mate... As they slowly disentangled themselves, they began to swim outwards, delighting in a breath of fresh air amidst joyous whistles, cackles, and love. "I'll come back," he promised to them as they feverently nuzzled him, his voice carrying over the gentle lapping of the waves. "Tomorrow, and every day after, as long as I'm here..." The dolphins' jubilant leaps and joyful whistles warmed his heart. He spent a few more moments with them, swimming from here to there, until the sky began to bruise and the stars made their brilliance known. Upon returning home, Kaelsie found the contrast of his family's warm, bustling environment quite overwhelming next to the sea's cold, serene silence. His brother's jests reached his ears before the miscreant even came into Kaelsie's fild of vision "Late night swim, or did you find some mermaids out there?" Kaelsie could only muster a half-hearted smile in response, the weight of his brother's words heavier than they seemed. His father's knowing gaze was a different kind of challenge, one that bore into him with silent questions. Kaelsie shifted uncomfortably under the scrutiny as he went to drink some water, the joy of his oceanic encounters clashing with the reality of his rule-based family life. Seeking refuge on a sunbed under the starlit sky, Kaelsie was soon joined by his father, whose presence felt as unnerving as it was welcome. "Are you gonna poke me for what I've done out there too, dad?" "No, nothing of the likes," his father began, his voice soft, yet laden with a comforting touch that said a few things about the male himself. "The ocean's a big place, Kaelsie. Makes one feel... free, doesn't it?" Kaelsie nodded, his words spilling out in a rush. "It's not just the ocean, Dad. It's... it's who I'm with out there. The two dolphins I met last year remembered me! They took me around their territory and-and really...understood me. I...think I might be the only one who thinks this way though." His father's hand found his shoulder, squeezing gently. "Son, you'd be surprised. I, too, found my place among them years back." "R-really?" Kaelsie almost panicked at the implications. "Mhm. And there's no need to speak of it, unless you want to. The heart wants what it wants, you know? And out there, in the vast blue, if you've found a connection that speaks to you, be it with our feral kin, who are we to judge?" "Thank you," Kaelsie whispered, leaning himself into his father for a much needed hug. "I'm...glad you understand." ***Want to support me create more stories?*** A) Throw a few coins in donation here https://ko-fi.com/siranor0720 B) Check out my available Story+Art Firael ychs here https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....43/Unsold-YCHs