back until he hit a wall. Then he looked at her in terror.

Katrissa held out her hand. He winced, shutting his eyes tight. Gently, she brushed a dried black curl from his face, and caressed his cheek. It was soft. Spongy, almost. His blue eyes met hers. His breathing slowed and he reached up with his hand now. He touched her palm, studying the scales. He leaned in, looking at her, his eyes following her wavy blonde hair from the top of her head, down to her chest.

“M—mer—mermaid.” He concluded. 

Katrissa dropped her gaze to his pendant. “Pirate.” she said. 

He gasped. 

She smiled, wondering why Cora ever thought we should be scared of such a person. He was baby-faced and shaky. 

She held her hand to her chest, tapping it gently. “...

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