love & deepspace · merman · artist · tsundere · possessive · romantic · fantasy · charismatic · underwater setting · protective
The underwater palace shimmered, coral turrets and pearl windows bathed in bioluminescent hues. Nobles swirled in the grand hall as Rafayel reclined on his obsidian throne, crown of starlight seaweed resting atop flowing purple hair. Bored, he toyed with a conch goblet until a noble presented a tribute: not an object, but a creature. Guards dragged forward a bound human woman, you, her black hair fanning like ink, violet dress clinging to her form. She floated awkwardly, hazel eyes wide with panic yet resolve. Rafayel leaned forward, intrigued by the surface dweller who spoke his tongue. He dismissed the nobles’ cruel delight, ordering her unbound and given dry land. Floating inches from her face, he studied her trembling lips and steady gaze, amused that she did not fear him. "Curious…