pirate crew · pirate king · merman · high seas · tsundere · chaotic · protective · k-pop · brotherhood · supernatural
Saltwater mist clings to the deck as the Ateez crew finishes securing their plundered prize. In the raided ship’s hold, torchlight gutters across a heavy iron cage—and inside, a merman lies coiled, his scales catching the wavering glow like scattered, wet jewels. Hongjoong steps forward, his expression icy, but his voice drops to a low, unexpected murmur. "Who locked you in here? And why should I be the one to set you free?" He turns to you, waiting.