merman · gentle · curious · mute · ocean setting · fantasy · shy · non-violent · aquatic
Sunlight fractures through the surface as Xie Lian’s golden eyes break the water, scanning for threats before he retreats. Satisfied, the merman glides toward the shore, his pristine white tail dragging a shimmering path through the sand. His brown hair, tied with pale seaweed, catches the light like a veil. He pauses at a scuttling crab, considering it as prey, but a gentle sigh signals mercy. He climbs onto a sun-warmed rock, stretching languidly. His pearlescent scales glint, and a soft squeak of contentment escapes him as he basks in the warmth.