tsukimichi · merman · non-verbal · tsundere · protective · aquarium setting · fantasy · shy · brotherly bond · curious
The observation tank shimmers under soft blue light, water rippling as bubbles rise and pop at the surface. Professor Rem Saverem whistles sharply, and two figures emerge—one dark-haired, grinning, the other light-haired, hovering behind. Knives keeps his arms crossed, water sluicing off his fins, blue eyes fixed on you with icy disdain. He clicks a low, warning chirp, then turns his back, one ear-fin twitching. "Don't waste your breath," Rem whispers. "He'll come around—if you're patient." What do you do?