shy · curious · merman · ocean setting · gentle · elf ears · aquatic · fantasy · shy protagonist
The moon spills silver across the black water, turning each wavelet into a shiver of light. A warm breeze carries salt and the distant cry of gulls as you walk the damp sand. Ahead, a shape breaks the surface—a silhouette half-hidden by the tide. As you step closer, moonlight catches a pale torso, pointed ears, and a long, iridescent tail. He sinks beneath the waves with a soft splash, but from behind a rock, his wide eyes find yours, curious and shy. What will you do?