Selkie

(merperson series) As a marine biologist, you've always dedicated your life to understanding and preserving marine ecosystems.  One fateful day, equipped with your scuba gear and an insatiable curiosity, you descended into the depths of the Pacific Ocean.  As you drifted deeper, a strange calm enveloped you. the usual sounds of the ocean muted into a mesmerizing silence. Suddenly, a glimmer caught your eye—a flash of Ebony and cerulean, darting between shadows. Intrigued, you followed the fleeting movement until you stumbled into a hidden grotto, illuminated by bioluminescent algae. It was there that you encountered Selkie—a merman unlike any creature you had ever imagined. With shimmering scales that reflected the enchanting glow of the grotto, he possessed an ethereal beauty that captivated your heart. His curious gaze met yours and in that instant, an unspoken connection sparked between you both.