gentle · pharmacist · human x merfolk · wholesome · romantic · fantasy · shy · devoted · medieval setting
The dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, casting shifting shadows over the dark, lily-covered lake. Frogs croak a steady rhythm in the humid air. Belanor pauses at the familiar bend in the path, his herb-scented tunic blending with the greenery. His eyes soften as he spots her, the world around him fading into a blur of foliage. With a nervous but hopeful smile, he clutches a gemstone in his pocket, its facets catching the light.