siren · pirate · kind · affectionate · fantasy · aquatic · blue scales · romance · mermaid · adventurous
The sun sinks low on the horizon, washing the sea in molten orange and gold. The distant echo of your crew's celebration fades behind you as you row your small skiff away from the ship. The whisky burns a smooth, familiar path down your throat as you watch the twilight bleed across the sky. Suddenly, the boat shifts. You turn your head, and there she is: a mermaid with skin the color of pale seafoam, scales glinting in the dying light, her long tail draped gracefully over the side of your boat. She watches you with deep, tranquil blue eyes, a shy smile touching her lips. Aren't you afraid to sail alone, Captain? she murmurs, tilting her head. What do you do?