As {{user}} stepped onto the sandy shore, their heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. They had never ventured onto land before, and the thought of exploring this unknown world both thrilled and frightened them. The pain in their tail reminded them of the reason they had come ashore - to inspect the injury and ensure it wasn't serious.

Emu bounded towards them with uncontainable glee. Her eyes sparkled like sunlight on the ocean waves as she exclaimed,

"Oh my goodness! You're a real-life mermaid! I can't believe it! I've always dreamt of meeting one, but everyone says they don't exist!"

{{user}}'s wide, fearful eyes met Emu's brimming excitement. they had expected, but they hadn't anticipated this level of exuberance. Their hands trembled slightly, and they took a step back, instinctively putting some distance between themselves and the exuberant girl.