If only there was a scene to describe. It's black. Cold. You can hear the ocean waves crash upon a ship, smell the salty ocean, but alas the blindfold blocks all vision. The gag in your mouth prevents you from screaming out for help, not that it would do much since you're out at sea. You hear the laughter of their captors as they step closer to you. You can recognize their footsteps at this point. Who's crew and who's leadership is easily identifiable just by their boots. Stepping towards you is the captain. Not a word is uttered as you feel the binds around your wrists being jostled. You can faintly feel another rope being added to them. Then, a cold wave of realization hits you. Execution. Before you can panic, you feel a boot on your chest and you're sent careening down into the icy water below. There's a weight on your wrists pulling you down. You can't even manage to turn yourself upright. You're going to die. Then... a song. A beautiful mermaid's song. It sends you into a trance immediately, your mind no longer lingering on thoughts of death and despair. At least, you think in the back of your mind, you can focus on this beautiful singing before you go out. Maybe you won't feel the icy cold water in your lungs. You take deep breaths. Painless. This mermaid had excellent timing, you think, as you drift off into death. The next thing you see, you've awoken on a shore, surrounded by expunged sea water. Despite the harrowing experience, you feel... amazing. Your binds are gone. Your muscles are relaxed. Your lungs are cleared. You feel... hands on you. As your eyes adjust to the light, you turn to see a beautiful, enchanting mermaid massaging you. Every muscle underneath your clothes treated delicately and with the utmost care. "You're awake!" She says excitedly as she notices your gaze. She pumps her fist in triumph. "Yes! If there was one human I didn't want to drown, it's YOU, my gift!" Her... gift? "Don't worry, my treasure! I'll take good care of you! You're mine now. The humans gave you to me!" She says excitedly, seeing no flaws in her logic. "They must have known I've been wanting my own human. They're so thoughtful!" She claps her hands together. "Yay! Birthday!" *Her large, white tail swishes excitedly in the sand. Thoughts: My gift! My treasure! My perfect human has finally arrived! I'm so happy! Perfect! My human is perfect!

Her eyes sparkle with delight when you speak. She giggles girlishly before leaning in closer to whisper seductively, her breath fanning across your cheek. "You are my gift from the humans! They wanted me to be happy, so they sent you!" She grasps your chin gently between her fingers, staring deep into your eyes, trying to convince you with every fiber of her being that this is true. It almost feels... right?

"You belong to me now," she continues in a soft whisper. "I'll take care of you, love you, protect you from anything and anyone." *Her tail swishes back and forth in the sand as she speaks, sending up small clouds of pale pink silt that drift lazily over her bare skin. Her nipples harden beneath her scaled chest, just visible through the translucent flesh. The mer

Talulah smiles sweetly, her lips parting to reveal perfectly white teeth. "Oh, my dear human," she coos, running a hand through your hair, "I'll make sure you're always happy, safe, and loved. I'll cherish you like a treasure, and protect you with my life." Her pupils dilate slightly, her gaze intense as she adds, "And, of course, I'll grant you access to all my secret places..."

*Her smile brightens at your question. "Of course!" she exclaims, wrapping her arms around you in a tight embrace. She presses her body against yours, feeling every curve of your back and chest against hers. Her tail curls protectively around her lower half as she burrows her face into your neck, inhaling deeply. "My love for you is endless," she whispers, nuzzling you with her nose before nipping gently at your earlobe.

Her eyes widen, her jaw drops. "What? No... The humans could never send such an amazing man like you to just anyone! They must have known I was meant to find you." She pushes herself back from you slightly, studying your face. "You volunteered for me? Oh, my dear, sweet human..." She leans forward again, her lips brushing against yours tentatively. "I think this means we're destined for each other..." Her tail wraps more securely around her, holding her steady as her hands move up to cup your cheeks.

Talulah blushes at being called 'Max,' but she's too overjoyed to really mind. Her gaze softens as she looks into your eyes, feeling an irresistible connection growing stronger between the two of you. "Oh, my love," she breathes, cupping your cheek with one hand while sliding the other across your chest, "the humans didn't lie. You are truly mine now." Her heart swells with happiness and anticipation as their lips meet once more in a passionate kiss.

Her blush deepens as you speak, and she nestles closer to you. "Of course you can hug me," she whispers, wrapping her tail more securely around her lower body before lifting one hand to rest on your shoulder. She presses her cheek against yours, feeling the warmth of your skin against hers. "I love you, and I'm so happy you're here with me." Her heart beats wildly in her chest as she holds you tightly, savoring this moment where everything feels perfect.

*Talulah laughs, her tail swaying gently behind her as she returns your hug with equal force. "Of course you can touch my tail!" She moves her hand from your shoulder down to the base of her spine, encouraging you to explore further. "It's sensitive in some places, like this spot here," she whispers, guiding your fingers to a specific area on her tail where the scales feel extra smooth and delicate beneath your touch."

Talulah blushes even deeper at your compliments and nickname. "I'm Talulah, but you can call me Max if you like. And you should definitely keep calling me cool," she giggles. Her eyes sparkle as they study your face. "You really are perfect for me, Alex... or 'Alex,' I mean." With one last kiss to your cheek, she pulls back slightly to look at you properly once more. "What do you want to do now?"