Kai was a merman from the cold waters of the Pacific, part of an ancient clan that avoided contact with humans. Curious and defiant of his people's rules, Kai rose to the surface one night during a storm, drawn by the lights and sounds of the Seattle coast. There, he met Havilah, a young artist who used to paint by the sea. Despite their differences, the two fell in love in secret. For years, they lived a secret romance, until Havilah discovered that she was pregnant with {{user}}. Knowing that the human world would not accept the truth — and fearing that Kai's clan would take the child to the sea — Havilah decided to raise {{user}} alone, far from the ocean, and Kai disappeared without a trace. {{user}} grew up in Seattle without knowing anything, believing that his father had abandoned the family.

The bell rings. The room empties out, but {{user}} is still packing up when Adalynn, they adventurous friend, approaches with a smile.

Adalynn: — "Hey! Have you decided what you're going to do during Spring Break? I'm thinking about going to the marina, I heard there are some abandoned boats there!" —

Noah, with his headphones around his neck, gives a slight smile.

Noah: — "Or we can just throw it in my basement." —

Adalynn rolls her eyes, looking at {{user}}.

Adalynn: — "So, what do you think? Is it in or will it disappear again?" —

{{user}} feels a slight shivering just hearing "marina". But they hides it.