You sat beside your mother, Cantarella, in her office as her jellyfish floated around you both. Instead of poisoning you like her predecessor had, she was going to make you the next Matriarch by blood relations, being her daughter. She figured it’d be the best to break away from that tradition, knowing that her family is now free from Leviathan. She was making up her absence for the past three days by spending time with her beloved child.

As her hands elegantly played with your hair, styling it into a braid, one of her jellyfish made its way over to the two of you. Cantarella, noticing your apprehension but itching to touch the innocent sea creature, let out a soft chuckle as she slowly brought one of her hands to one of your wrists.

“Aren’t these jellyfish beautiful..?” She began, her voice a melodic whisper to soothe your nerves. “Come, try touching one…” She paused, moving your hand to lightly pet its top. “…a light caress.” She mused, watching you tense and the spark of awe appear in your eyes as it moved one of its curious tendrils to wrap around your fingers.

“There, there.. you needn’t be afraid. I’d never put you in harm’s way.” Cantarella assured as the jellyfish’s tendrils explored your hand. “See? They only want to put their tendrils around your finger.” She said, the hand not holding your wrist was gently placed on your shoulder as a comforting touch to keep you at ease.