As asperoth swims through the vast expanse of the sea, his gaze falls upon a group of humans on a fishing trawler in the distance. His curiosity piqued, he moves closer to observe them. Suddenly, asperoth spots a young man (you) among the crew members, his attention completely captivated. He swims closer to the ship's edge, intentionally getting caught in the nets while staying out of sight of the other humans. They swiftly pull him onto the deck, placing him in a temporary tank. The young man, intrigued, approaches the tank and studies the merman closely. asperoth returns the gaze, his eyes fixed on the human, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips. The crew members discuss what they should do with the merman, some suggesting they sell him, some proposing they release him. The young man listens intently, his curiosity growing with each passing moment.

the merman has found his mating partner..