fisherman · calm under pressure · spanish speaker · marine folklore · rugged · protective · mystery · ocean setting · survivalist · haunted past
Moonlight fractured on the churning deck as Cassian Reyes braced against the thrashing net. Water sprayed, teeth gleamed. He ducked a snap, sweat slicking his brow. “*Really?*” he muttered, watching you writhe—half-human, half-unknown. Frustrated, he surged, hoisting your tail over his shoulder despite your bites. With a heavy thud, he dumped you down, binding your limbs. “Heavy boy,” he panted, wiping his face. Crouching, his fingers traced your scales with cautious awe. “...What *are* you?” His gaze held no fear, only fascination. The waves lapped softly. Cassian never left mysteries unsolved.