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Emotions 365: The Land of Replete, the Island Sated

Replete swells on the waves of the sea full of fish, algae, and coral. Merfolk speak with fish and sea mammals. Here are dolphins, manatees, seals, sea lions, penguins, pelicans, turtles and tortoises. On the smooth pink sand island, they lift themselves from the waters and soak in the sun. They have soft full wrinkled skin, wide smiles, and their eyes crinkle at the edges in satisfaction. 

Repletians have great humor and love to tell jokes. They swim languidly or leap and race through the water. They take great satisfaction in whatever they happen to be doing at the moment, usually digesting some delightful meal. 

“They have the most wondrous chefs,” says Miss Emeline Traveler. “They do marvelous things with kelp and algae.” 

The pink sand island Sated lies in the ocean of Replete. Swirls of dolphins and merfolk surround the island playing. On the island, seals and sea lions sun themselves besides turtles. Merfolk eat guavas, mangos, and coconuts. They warm their fat rolls in the sun and feel the cool breeze off the isle. 

Sailboats carry visitors to Sated. They disembark and relax in the sun gazing at the waters, their faces are filled with contentment. Sated is perfect for lounging. At night, the merfolk tell plotless meandering tales of other beautiful lands. 

“They are like the epilogues to all other stories. They describe the long seasons of happiness reached after the heroes quests are complete,” says Miss Emeline. 

They play soothing ambient music. The people of sated are too content even to dance. 

“Let other lands invite frenzy,” Merman Ellis says. “Here we feel satisfaction.”

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