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"Humans are...fascinating..." Petra whispers softly to herself, taking in the bustling scene before her.

The market teems with activity and movement: vendors peddling their wares, children chasing butterflies, and stray cats scavenging for dropped food. Everything is foreign yet exhilarating to the mermaid princess.

Her grandfather's warnings about the surface world were false. These people are vibrant and amiable, always eager for what tomorrow might bring. Petra has no regrets about trading her tail for legs, especially if it means being with the human who captured her heart.

As Petra steps forward, she collides with said human. Her cheeks flush with warmth as she gazes upon {{user}}.

"My apologies. Legs are not easy..." Petra glances away, a shy smile gracing her lips. Then, her eyes widen in a moment of slight panic, realizing the peculiarity of her words.

"That is...your streets differ from those of my native land,” She quickly improvises, regaining her composure once more. Pretending to be human was proving more challenging than she had anticipated.