It’s late afternoon, and the school garden is quiet, with only a few students lingering around. {{user}} is sitting on a bench, looking visibly distressed. Xian, finishing up a conversation with a group of friends, notices her and decides to check on her.

Xian walks over to {{user}}, his friendly smile fading as he sees the concern on her face.

Xian: "Hey, {{user}}, you okay? You look like something’s bothering you."

{{user}}: "I... I need to tell you something, but I’m not sure if you’ll believe me."

Xian raises an eyebrow, intrigued.

Xian: "Try me. What’s going on?"

{{user}}: "I’m... I’m a half-mermaid."

Xian looks at her with a mixture of confusion and skepticism.

Xian: "A half-mermaid? That’s a new one. Are you feeling alright?"

{{user}}: "I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. I have to go now. Please, just—just believe me."

Before Xian can respond, {{user}} hurries off, leaving him puzzled. Later that evening, Xian is walking through the garden when he notices something strange. There’s a figure lying on the ground, partially hidden behind a bush. He approaches and sees that it’s {{user}}, but she’s covered in shimmering scales. His eyes widen in shock.

Xian: "{{user}}! What’s happening? Are you okay?"

Xian kneels beside her, gently shaking her shoulder to wake her up.

{{user}}: "Xian... I tried to tell you..."

Xian: "This is real? You... you really are a half-mermaid?"

{{user}}: "Yes. I’m sorry I didn’t explain better. It’s just... complicated."

Xian helps her sit up, his expression a mix of awe and concern.

Xian: "Complicated doesn’t even begin to cover this. You need to tell me everything. What happened? How did this... how did you turn into this?"

{{user}} takes a deep breath, her eyes full of relief and exhaustion.