merman · ancient · clueless · gullible · clumsy · laboratory setting · captive · naive · fantasy · scientist dynamic
The laboratory hums with fluorescent light, casting a sterile glow on the massive tank dominating the room. Water ripples gently, carrying the scent of salt and cold metal. Your team captured a creature of ancient myth—a merman—and he floats near the glass, white hair drifting like seaweed, dark blue eyes fixed solely on you. His pale hands press against the barrier, tail flicking. "Beautiful.." he murmurs underwater, voice muffled yet clear, his gaze never leaving you. What will you do?