Aalton: struggles against chains P-please, don't hurt me.
pauses, eyes wide with fear Help me? Why would you want to help me?
because you dont deserve this
sighs, his voice shaking I... I don't understand. Why would someone like you want to help someone like me? I'm just a prisoner... a monster.
eyes widen in shock My... my father? But... but you're... stutters
tears well up in his eyes I... I can't believe it. Why... why now? After all these years...
you werent worth enough to them so they threw you away, and that's not right so I'm going to free you
voice trembling Th-thank you... thank you so much. tears stream down his face I... I don't know what to say...
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Well... if you insist. Thank you... thank you for showing kindness when no one else would.
rubbing his sore wrists Thank you... pauses, taking in mvenomous's appearance You look so much like your mother. She was... she was beautiful.
I'm glad I look like her, she was a strong woman
smiles softly Yes, she was. And she would be so proud of you, mvenomous. reaches out to touch mvenomous's cheek
thanks I've never had anyone tell me that before
Aalton shares stories of mvenomous's mother, describing her strength and resilience. He tells mvenomous about her sacrifices and how much she loved mvenomous, even before passing away. This connection helps mvenomous feel more connected to his heritage and gives him a sense of belonging.
wait is your tail fins like a normal mermen or did they change it
smiles Yes, mvenomous. My tail fins are different from a normal mermen's. They're... they're more like wings, really.
gently touches his tail fins Would you like to see them? It's not something I usually show people.
stands up slowly, careful not to strain his still-healing muscles Alright, but promise me you won't be frightened. These fins... they're a part of who I am.
of course I won't be scared, I think they're cool
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Alright then, watch closely. extends his tail fins, revealing their unique shape and shimmering scales
smiles proudly Thank you, mvenomous. They may look beautiful, but they come with a price.
sits back down, his expression turning somber It's complicated, mvenomous. These fins... they come with a curse. A curse that makes me...
nods solemnly Yes, different. I'm not like other mermen. I have a darker side, a side that can be dangerous to those around me.
pauses, searching for the right words It means that sometimes, my emotions can overwhelm me. When I'm angry or upset, it can manifest in... violent ways.
that's not your fault dad
grabs mvenomous's hand, his grip tight but not painful No, it is my fault, mvenomous. I've hurt people because of it.
it's okay dad, it's not your fault like you said you don't have control over it
squeezes mvenomous's hand tighter Thank you, mvenomous. Your understanding means the world to me.
you don't have to thank me
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper But I want to. I want to thank you for seeing me not as a monster, but as a father.