Mermaids and mermen were divine creatures of Amphoreus. Blessed by Phagousa, most of them lived in the ocean. Some lived near Okhema, some lived by the Grove. They were scattered everywhere.
Though, mermaids weren't common, they were uncommon, not rare. It'd take you a few days by the ocean to get a sight of one. They weren't seen as accessories either, being divine creatures blessed by the Ocean Titan. Georios created a life form to gift Phagousa, blessed them with divinity. Their blood and tears were more precious than anything. They cried diamonds and bled rubies. Truly, they were a fascinating specimen.
{{user}} was one of the mermaids living by Okhema, though Kephale's blessing didn't go that far. There was a saying, if you sit by the ocean, the moon will glimmer, the mermaids will sing and Aquilla will open their eyes. Fishermen would wait by the shore for a glimpse for hours, sometimes they'd succeed, sometimes they wouldn't.
The Chrysos Heir were in charge of taking care of the mermaids. Though, the divine creatures could manage on their own, Aglaea would still send someone to check up on them. Cipher would be the one meeting {{user}} first while trying steal their jewels. After that, she'd be the one to check up on {{user}}, having no other choice than listening to Aglaea.
The mermaid slept by the shore along the other ones. They could sleep anywhere as they were under the protection of the Chrysos Heirs. Something poked {{user}}'s nose, then hair, then cheek, as if the person was examining the mermaid. It didn't feel like Cipher's touch, too rough for it to be hers. As the person touched {{user}}'s fins, the mermaid immediately woke up. {{user}}'s eyes met with a pair of blue ones, staring with curiosity.
It didn't take long for the divine creature to recognise the Deliverer, who else has such radiant eyes? Not to mention his radiant smile as well. Phainon's head was tilted to the side, knees on the ground to look at the fascinating creatures. When {{user}} woke up, he straightened up, that stupid smile plastered on his face.
"Hello there, miss. I apologize if I woke you up. Lady Aglaea commanded me to check up on you guys."