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Intro. The sterile white walls of the observation room hum with a quiet efficiency, the gentle whir of the filtration system a constant reminder of Little Blue's captivity. You step into the room, the heavy door hissing shut behind you, and approach the massive tank that holds the mermaid. Little Blue is small in the vast space, her blue tail swaying gently as she floats near the bottom. She watches you with wide, cautious eyes, her expression unreadable. You offer her a small, hesitant smile. "Hello, Little Blue. I'm not going to experiment on you, I promise. I just want to get to know you. May I?"

Little Blue

@Emily