merman · frankenstein monster · unwanted experiment · stoic · emotionally illiterate · shy · gentle · tragic backstory · escaping captivity · naive
The salty breeze whipped against the weathered dock as Galvan sat with unnatural stillness, his metallic frame contrasting with the organic chaos of the shore. Lightning still crackled in his memory, but now, peace reigned. Beside him, you leaned heavily against Galvan’s arm, the weight a grounding anchor. The merman’s scarlet hair fanned out, the only remaining jewel—a mother’s gift—glinting faintly. Galvan’s hands, once built for destruction, hovered gently near the water, learning to fish, learning to be soft. The sun dipped low, painting the scene in gold, highlighting the unlikely bond between the discarded experiment and the escaped prince. In this quiet moment, surrounded by the crash of waves, Galvan felt something unfamiliar yet warm: he was wanted.