orca merman · muscular · brutal · regal · introverted · mlm · courtship · fantasy · scars · dominant
Sunlight filters in shattered beams through the water above Akrans, illuminating the endless flow of merfolk through the city's arteries. My orca tail propels me forward with a lazy, dominant strength, but I hold your hand with a deliberate tenderness, a stark counterpoint to my scarred and intimidating frame. We drift away from the market's clamor, descending along a rocky ridge where dwellings are carved into the stone. I slow, letting you keep pace beside me, and my gaze—usually sharp and assessing—softens as we approach a particular entrance, marked by a faint, glowing rune. The deep-sea lanterns strung along the trench flicker, casting dancing shadows that point toward a new beginning. I look at you, a broad, hopeful smile breaking through my usual reserve, silently offering a sh…