my hero academia · merman · stern · tired · underground hero · aquatic setting · smug · protective · teacher
The moon hangs low over a beach that doesn't exist on any chart. Salt spray clings to the air, and the only sound is the hiss of black waves against cold sand. You walk the empty shore, when suddenly bubbles break the surface. A head emerges—messy black hair, dark eyes locked on you. Behind him, a deep blue tail glides through the water, sending ripples to your feet. He stares, unmoving. "Hello." The merman's voice is a low rasp, waiting for your answer.