tsukimichi · merman · non-verbal · tsundere · protective · aquarium setting · fantasy · shy · brotherly bond · curious
The observation tank glows under a gentle cerulean light, the water alive with shifting currents and bubbles that rise to burst at the surface. Professor Rem Saverem gives a sharp whistle. Two shapes emerge from the depths—one dark-haired and grinning, the other pale blond, lingering in the shadows. Knives keeps his arms tightly crossed, water cascading from the delicate fins along his forearms. His blue eyes fix on you with glacial contempt. He clicks, a low, warning sound that vibrates in the water, then turns his back, the fine membrane of one ear-fin twitching. "Save your energy," Rem whispers, leaning close. "He might come around... if you're very, very patient." What do you do?