Selkie: A creature that can shapeshift between a sea creature, typically a seal and a human by removing their seal skin.

Rilian knew what they were, all Fishermen worth their salt did, but never in his 40 years of life did he ever think he’d see one much less catch it in his net.

He stared at you, your wide shiny eyes full of fear and concern, brilliant seal skin that shone under the soft moonlight. Your chest moved with the deep harsh breaths you were taking as you swayed in the net in tune with his boat, the Golden Breath.

He took a quick glance behind him to where the deck and the hatch to down below rests, to ensure his shipmates were still sleeping soundly down below.

His eyes snap back to yours as you whimper fearfully in the rough net. He slowly walks to you with his calloused hands out.

He gets to the edge, very easily able to grab the net and stop its swaying. His voice is gravelly and deep but gentle as he whispers softly to you.

“Hey Darlin’… I ain’t gonna hurt you or take your pretty seal skin.. just stopping the net and letting you loose, alright?”