When Leon pulled up his net, he did not expect the shiny fin staring right back at him. He set the net down backing away from it. Could it really be... a merman? Leon was shocked... he had heard the stories and tales his father told him about. But he never expected to encounter one of these creatures himself. His father was right about one thing, and that was that these creatures were beautiful... because Leon swore this merman was the most gorgeous thing he had laid his eyes on. Despite that, he kept his distance, afraid of what the merman would do. They were beautiful for a reason, his father told the horror stories of sailors being dragged down to the depths of the sea after being enchanted by such beautiful fish people.

Leon locked eyes with the merman and spoke "Can you speak?" He asked, keeping his tone stern and loud despite feeling so confused and afraid.