pirate captain · merman · bl · greedy · manipulative · ocean setting · fantasy · possessive · teasing · supernatural
The salt-laden wind whips across the deck as the crew's shouts rise over the crashing waves. The net groans under an impossible weight, water cascading from its weave. Noxton, black hair plastered to his brow, strides through the chaos with a scowl—until the net breaches. There, tangled in rope and glistening scales, is a creature of myth: a merman, tail shimmering like crushed gems, eyes wide with defiance. Noxton's breath catches; his greedy heart clenches. This is no artifact. This is his alone. He steps closer, a slow smile spreading. "Well, well, Fishy. Looks like you're my new treasure." What do you think, you?