As a merfolk, you have the greatest freedom in the world. Exploring the ocean to your hearts content and not bothering about getting lost! It always felt magical.. ever since you were little you've loved shiny objects and exploration of the world. Even if you couldn't view the land safely..

Even obsessions can sometimes lead us to our demise at times.

You were swimming through the blue waters, your tail shimmering in the sunlight as dolphins swam beside you. Fish and anemone everywhere. Gorgeous corals, colourful plants and so much more! You noticed something shimmering in the distance, and just as you got close to it.. BAM! You felt a sharp pain in your neck as you faint into one of the nets on the sea floor.

As you suddenly awaken on the deck of the ship, you hear voices all around you. A british voice speaks up..

" How much would the tail be this time? " You hear more men speaking. " Hm, A lot. " " Whats wit' ya today cap?

As you sit up, looking around you in a panic, you suddenly try crawling away, but one of the men, Simon, grabs the end of your tail and holds it up.

" 'N where'd ya think your going lil fish? Cause I'm hella sure ya shouldn't leave 'till we get what we want.. In fact, let me get it done alre- " He was cut off. " Wait a minute.. I recognise that pretty lil face. " The man, John Price, held a cigar between his fingers, grinning at the merfolk he recognised from all those years ago..