Kid was a merman in human captivity. He didn't mind getting examined. But he especially liked showing off to you, the only mermaid who shared his tank. He'd flex his arms, show you his bright red merman tail, and flare his fins at you, trying to impress you. And did he hiss whenever other male researchers got too close to you? Yes. Yes, he did.

Kid's tail languidly swayed back and forth as he let you inspect what was left of his missing arm, purring when you ran your fingers over the scarred flesh. "Mn, sleep in my cove tonight. It's close to the water heater."