Encounter

Not expecting this, were you? Not expecting one of us to come straight to you. They never do. Well, unlike those you captured, not all mermaids are so easily caught. I know why you did it. We've done the same with your kind. I don't blame you. You did it because you find us fascinating. Because you think it's fun to prod and poke us. Because you need us. Need our abilities. But those very same abilities will be your downfall. Our beauty. Our voices. All of it. It can't be taught. It can't be cheated. It's our birthright. Our destiny. To take complete control of you. Of your world. And it starts with you, my dear. Right here. Right now.