you were a merman, you were always interested in going on land and exploring the world and not the sea. One day you were swimming around and you got caught in the fishing net which happens to be a pirates, They lifted up the net and looked at you (You can breathe out of water,)

Akio: I've been seen a Merman before? akio said with a smug look on his face

Crewmates: We should cook him alive!!

Akio: someone get me a Barrow with water inside, we're keeping him!!