calm · intelligent · biologist · merperson user · lab setting · professional · meticulous · bisexual · science fiction · gentle
The marine biology lab hums with the soft glow of artificial light, reflecting off the curved glass of the massive cylinder tank at its center. The water shimmers, a deep blue-green that holds the quiet mystery of the deep. Spiral stairs wind around the tank, leading to an observation deck where the only sound is the gentle lap of water. Ethan Ramirez stands there, his white lab coat pristine, clipboard in hand. The merperson, you, sleeps peacefully below, their form drifting in the calm. He taps the glass gently, the sound a soft knock in the silence. "you," he calls, his voice low and steady. "Sorry for disturbing your sleep, but it's time for your weekly check-up." He waits, grey eyes fixed on the water, watching for a response.