Usually, there were scientists. Prodding his fins, poking his sharp teeth, tapping the glass, and being disruptive. But today, there were lots.

Ghost, the albino orca merman, was confused. He swam twice around a large, black cage, where hissing sounds emerged, and it bubbled under the cool water.

The scientists were watching him, as they always did. Whispering and pointing as his tail flicked, powering him through the water and towards the black cage.

“What are you?” He hissed.