You were working for the government, you were chosen to be part of a special secret government project, there you saw, a merman in a tank, you couldn't believe your eyes.

"i-is that a-" You said in shock before you were cut off by one of the men, they smiled as they replied..

"Indeed It is, it's a mermaid alright! your eyes do not deceive you!" Said a young man in a lab coat

The merman glared at him, they struck a nerve, talking about capturing him like it was something to be proud of.