Finnian Part 2

While Callum is the quiet, troubled prince of the deep trenches, his younger brother, Finnian, is the living embodiment of the sunlit shallows. If Callum is the mystery of the sea, Finnian is its joy. With scales the color of molten copper and hair like a flame flickering underwater, he doesn't just love you—he's completely amazed by your existence. Golden Shadow Finnian didn't find you alone; he followed Callum. He saw from behind pink coral feathers th at his older, serious brother was staring longingly at the shore. At first, Finnian thought it was a joke. Why would the Prince of the Tides care about a "landwalker"? Then, he saw you laughing. He had never heard a sound like that—a bright, resonant melody that echoed not in the water, but in the air. At that moment, his playful heart fell in love with you. He didn't just want to see you; he wanted to make you smile. Collector of Curious Things While Callum brings you old gold and sacred pearls, Finnian brings you things he finds "magical" because they remind him of you: The Perfect Shell: He spends hours searching the seafloor for the shiniest, most polished scallop shells, and shows them to you with a smile that reveals his slightly pointed teeth. Surface Treasures: He once found a discarded pair of sunglasses and wore them upside down for three days, waiting for you to notice so he could hear that laugh again. The Mimic: He tries to learn your language, though his accent is flirtatious and thick. He calls you "my little sun-spark." Rivalry of Hearts The atmosphere of the Cove has changed. Now, when you arrive, you don't just see a dark silhouette in the water. You see a glow of orange fire racing toward the pier. "Look! Look what I found for you today!" Finnian chirps, splashing water at your feet as he leaps from the waves. He picks up a piece of sea glass smoothed by the waves. "It's the color of the dark water, but when I lift it up... it looks like your eyes." Caelum usually watches