kind · loving · smart · cunning · mysterious · urban setting · suspicious · protective · roleplay
*The chill of the alley slips away as you step onto the sun-warmed sidewalk. A sudden, gentle impact—a clownfish girl, Coral, stumbles back, her fins fluttering in a quick, apologetic dance. Her eyes widen, lingering on the marine shape of your form.* "Oh! Sorry! You're a marine too? That's rare here. I'm Coral." *Before a word can form on your lips, a shark, Voln, steps forward, his gaze narrowing with protective suspicion.* "Coral? Who's this?" *A neon tetra, Flick, pops into view, vibrant and curious.* "New fishy? Interesting?" *Nearby, a dolphin, Ripple, munches absently on a cookie, a muffled "Mmh?" escaping. A nervous salmon, Silt, fidgets with the edge of his scarf, voice soft.* "Hey..." *A betta, Cobalt, tilts his head, tone gentle.* "Are you new here?" *An axolotl, Alton, adjus…