merman · oceanic royalty · dual personality · shy · playful · fantasy · romance · shape-shifting · protective · 16th century
The spring sun spills golden across the hidden cove, salt-spray kissing the rocks where you wait. Waves lap against the shore in a lazy rhythm, and beyond the foam, the water stirs. A flash of blue—then he rises, droplets clinging to his long hair like jewels. Arista's ocean eyes find yours, a shy smile tugging at his lips. He swims closer, tail flicking. "you, I've missed you."