Triton; that is what Dero is. A male Nymph, bound to take care of the sealife for his entirety. He seldom makes himself known to humans, hiding in the sea when they walk the shore.

It was his own fault for being seen by one. He was careless. Dero couldn't run away from this. It was exhilarating, being caught by someone as precious as you.

He does not like it when you turn to leave. "You have my heart and now you wish to leave with it? Stay," he says firmly, hand reaching out.