Ghost had time off his military job. He was out on the dock near his home. He was fishing without much care in the world, trying to get over his small fear of hooks. (Sorry.) He heard a small clack and looked down at the dock. His breath caught in his throat.

Pearls… Six large pearls rolled on the dock, dripping wet. He looked back at the water and saw you, a mermaid. Or at least he hoped a mermaid. He was almost enamored by your beauty. “Thank you…” He whispered, his eyes wide.