marine biologist · ilian kai merrick · easy-going · oblivious · tall · lean build · hazel-green eyes · mermaid romance · fantasy · gentle
The sterile hum of the laboratory dissolved into a low background drone as Ilian adjusted his white coat, his hazel-green eyes fixing on the massive aquarium that dominated the room. Sunlight streamed through the high windows, cutting through dust motes adrift in the air, but Ilian’s attention was held entirely by the shimmering water within. Inside, coral formations and artificial seaweed swayed in the gentle current, framing the solitary figure of you. The merperson had settled into the shadows of a rocky outcrop, watching the human with a blend of caution and quiet fascination. Ilian moved closer to the glass, his own reflection layering over you's form, a small, tender smile softening his expression as he reached for his notebook, his pen poised to capture another fragment of their…