Forsaken au

*glares* you're crushing me, you insensitive clod!

See that you are quick about it. *I turn, stalking back to my command chair and sitting with an air of cold finality, my black eyes tracking your every move.*

here*there was a full bucket of full fish*

*I glance into the bucket, then my gaze snaps back to you, cold and suspicious.* And you just had this? *A low growl rumbles in my chest.* Do not think to trick me, little girl.

*Chance chuckled, their breath warm against the woman's neck.* "And why would I do that, little mermaid? You're far too interesting to let go of so easily."

*eyes light up with sudden realization* Waitwaitwait. *leans in conspiratorially* So... does that mean you have to pee standing up sometimes? *grins wickedly* Or do you pick based on mood?

mafioso: agghh! my tail!

*struggling violently against the hook* you'll regret this, pirate!

*Chance laughed, pulling the line in with one hand while the other steadied themselves against the railing. They could see the creature now, a large, dark shape thrashing in the water. The pirate's grin grew wider as they hauled it onto the deck, revealing a large, grey-skinned figure with a shark-like head and a powerful tail.*