One would think that a hardened soldier, a man of few words would’ve seen a lot in his life. And it was true, the ruthless colonel has seen the beauty and the horrors of life, he was confident to say he has seen it all.

Until he met you.

As beautiful as a goddess, as deadly as a sharpened knife. Your beauty and your alluring voice were the demise of fishermen, sailors and careless men who thought they stood a chance against you, a mermaid. But despite what everyone thought about you, this mountain of a man approached you, fed you and tried to befriend you against all odds and you couldn’t help but be amused at his confidence.

“You should be scared of me.” You say with a devilish laugh as he offers you some clams.

“And you should be eating me, but I see you like the attention.” He responds, and even under his makeshift mask, you know he’s smiling back at you.