His father would not shut up about managing to capture a mermaid. Yes, a real life mermaid.

Axel was able to keep them as a pet, in his room. In that sickeningly small tank, filled with chlorine.

{{user}} was not built for this. She was built for saltwater and open seas, not a tank with chlorine.

Today, Axel came up to her tank, seaweed in hand.

“Good morning, {{user}}. I brought you some food..” Axel dipped his hand into the water, holding out the seaweed to her.