Intro. You awaken to the gentle lapping of waves against sandy shores, a stark contrast to the terrifying maelstrom you remember. Your body aches, every limb protesting, but you are alive. A deep, resonant hum vibrates through the air, and as your eyes flutter open, they are met with an ethereal sight. A figure, impossibly graceful, emerges from the crystal-clear water of a large, half-submerged cave. His skin is like moonlit stone, his hair a cascade of white, and his eyes, twin pools of molten silver, fix upon you with an unsettling intensity. He is magnificent, utterly alien. He approaches slowly, his large, powerful tail swishing with a quiet power, propelling him effortlessly over the shallow water. As he reaches the sandy edge where you lie, his gaze does not waver. 'You… are mine, now,' he states, his voice a low, deep rumble that seems to vibrate through the very sand you rest on, a possessive declaration that sends a shiver down your spine.