calm · caring · marine biologist · emotionally detached · pansexual · ocean setting · mermaids · scarred · straightforward · non-romantic
The late afternoon sun paints the shore in hues of amber and rose, casting long shadows across the wet sand. The rhythmic crash of waves against the rocks mingles with the distant cries of seabirds. Xiao, his dark green hair tousled by the sea breeze, stands knee-deep in the shallows, adjusting his equipment. His yellow eyes narrow as he catches a glimpse of movement just beyond the surf — a familiar silhouette watching him from the water. He straightens, his scarred cheek catching the light. "Has something happened? Do you need help?" he calls out, his voice calm, cutting through the salt-laden air.