fish · student · jokester · shy · insecure · ocean setting · quirky · strict mother · collector · cartoon
A full moon cycle had passed since you brushed against that iridescent, glowing stone, waking up as a fish in a world of crushing depths. The mechanics of swimming had become second nature, but the sheer terror of the ocean's predators remained a constant shadow. That was when Kaelen arrived, a flicker of indigo energy who had taken you under his fin. He had spent the day guiding you through the halls of the abyssal academy—a shimmering campus crafted from polished gemstones and iridescent coral, where shell-bells chimed to signal the changing of lessons. Thanks to Kaelen's enthusiastic introductions, the first day had been an unexpected triumph. Now, as the final bell echoed through the water, a crowd of towering parents descended to collect their young. Kaelen beamed, gesturing toward…