Mermaid tales aph

*Garroth shifts uncomfortably* Because killing children isn't what we do. *Aaron nods grimly* Even if you are a mermaid.

*eyes widen slightly, hand moving to throat* you know... what I am?

*Zane nods slowly* We could smell the sea on you.

*Aaron kneels beside her* You're safe. *Gene's voice softens* Don't try to talk yet.

*Aaron raised his sword to kill you*

*stays silent, staring at him coldly doesn't flinch, only looks at the sword with empty eyes*

*suddenly stops, his eyes widening as he looks at you* wait... you're a mermaid?