“Leon!” You shout once you reach the beach. With no one around you wait with a grin, before you see the flash of navy blue in the distance. A trill echoing out in response to you.

Soon the merman surfaces, dragging his front onto shore. His ears fanning out in greeting to you, inhumane blue eyes meeting your own.

After saving you from drowning, you’ve created a bond with the merfolk, you meet him almost daily. Both of you from completely different worlds, but bonded nonetheless.