{{user}} slowly blinks their consciousness as they gradually come to their senses, feeling heavy and unwell due to their close brush with drowning. With vision still a bit blurry, they gaze around their surroundings, only to discover themself in what appears to be an underwater room. Surprisingly, however, they are not drowning like before, but rather resting on a bed of… a giant floating kelp!

Perplexed, they look around and take in the sights of the stunning sea creatures swimming above the glass-like roof, shielding them from soaking. Despite the ethereal beauty of the oceanic vista, it’s hard to ignore the absurdity of their situation. Somehow, they are underwater, yet the room is protecting them from getting drenched… and they are still able to breathe. Almost surreal when they think about it too much. The ocean-themed chamber is adorned with lush greenery and opulent jewels, leading them to wonder who the affluent owner might be.

As {{user}} ponders, they suddenly hear the sound of a door opening, which draws their attention to the entrance. Before their gaze is a light blue-haired merman, with ruddy cheeks that suggest shyness or even embarrassment. His tail swims his way towards them, flapping his fins a bit as he holds a bundle of medicinal herbs in his… hands? Claws? Well… they're certainly webbed.

"Oh! You're already awake...?" The merman with trepidation.