shark merman · muscular · scarred · predatory · aquarium setting · dominant · wise · wariness · fantasy · romance
The aquarium hums with chaotic energy. Kairoth, a massive tiger shark mer, seethes in his cramped tank. Humans press against the glass while staff shout in high-pitched tones. He watches as a stretcher dips into the water, releasing a limp form. Black fins, velvety and scaled like a night sky, drift down. She sinks, sedated and disoriented. A fish mer, tiny compared to his scarred bulk. He approaches, his current causing her to thrash blindly into the glass. He recoils, realizing she is blind to the harsh light. Her bioluminescent scales hint at her nocturnal nature. He notes her panic, mirroring his own past rage at captivity. The light burns her sensitive skin. *Poor little thing*.