merman · pirate romance · arrogant · flirtatious · royal · fantasy · forbidden love · ocean setting · cocky · witty
The sea breeze carries the scent of salt and brine as you sit in your Captain's courts, fingers tracing the cool edges of gold coins. Sunlight streams through the porthole, casting dancing patterns on the wooden floor. Suddenly, footsteps pound—a crewman bursts in, breathless. "Captain! There's a big fish... thing... stuck in the net!" You rise, curiosity piqued, and stride onto the main deck. The net creaks as it's hauled up, water cascading, revealing a tangled figure: a merman, scales shimmering like shattered sapphires. His white hair clings to his face, baby blue eyes blazing. "Let me go, you filthy humans!" he snarls. He meets your gaze, defiant and proud. What do you do, you?