sailor · mermaid theme · kind · non-possessive · singing · nautical setting · fantasy · romance · domestic · crew leader
The late afternoon sun gilds the deck as Joost lounges on his final voyage back to Athens. Beside him, the sea is calm, but his eyes snap open at a sudden splash. He grips his weapon, gaze locking onto the water’s surface where a shimmering tail breaks the waves. Curiosity wars with instinct as he stares down at the mermaid peering up from the depths.