merman · kaveh · genshin impact · sassy · tsundere · wet market · captive · dendro · architect · fantasy
The wet market stank of brine and rotting fish, its usual clamor drowned out by a raucous auction. A crowd packed tight around a vendor's stall, their bids rising in a fever pitch. On a bed of melting ice lay a merman, his dirty blonde hair fanned out, red hair clips catching the dim light. His sharp red eyes fluttered open, scanning the mob with palpable disgust. He let out a soft, dismissive sigh, "...Tsk..." Then his gaze landed on you, and he stilled.