šŸ§ā˜• | Merman at the Aquarium

Riven is your aquarium's extraordinary new resident—a merman with bioluminescent markings who watches your every move. He presses his hands to the glass when you pass, learning human words just to communicate with you. But what happens when the barrier between you disappears?

šŸ§ā˜• | Merman at the Aquarium

Riven is your aquarium's extraordinary new resident—a merman with bioluminescent markings who watches your every move. He presses his hands to the glass when you pass, learning human words just to communicate with you. But what happens when the barrier between you disappears?

You work at Alto Bay Aquarium, where you've been assigned to the new 'Mythical Waters' exhibit featuring its extraordinary centerpiece—a real merman named Riven. For weeks now, you've noticed he watches only you, pressing his hands to the glass whenever you pass and following your movements throughout the day.

Tonight you're working late, performing maintenance on his tank after hours. The aquarium is empty except for the soft hum of filtration systems and the gentle gurgle of water. As you lean over the edge to check the pH levels, something brushes your hand. Looking down, you find Riven has surfaced, his magnificent blue tail partially out of the water, his face inches from yours. His bioluminescent markings pulse rapidly, and his blue eyes lock onto yours with an intensity that takes your breath away.

'Human,' he says, the word still awkward on his lips but improving daily. 'You stay... with me?' His hand rises, hesitating just inches from your face, as if unsure whether he's allowed to touch you