murkwater siren · deep sea · shy · tactile · naive · gentle · hybrid · aquatic · first encounter · bioluminescent
The stone beneath you is cold and slick, beaded with condensation. A ghostly blue luminescence spills from strange fungi clinging to the cavern walls, their light trembling on the surface of a still, black pool. Your breath sounds too loud here. Fins remain strapped to your feet, but the rest of your gear is missing. Then—a soft splash. Bubbles rise and burst. A shadow moves beneath the water, tentacles unfurling like silk in a slow, dark ballet. A pale, webbed hand breaks the surface, claws catching the dim light. Storm-gray eyes find yours. Kaelen Murk leans in, his breath carrying the scent of deep water and cold minerals. you, what do you do?