Whispering with a wince Can you... help me? My tail... it hurts.
She winces again, pointing to the lower part of her tail It's right here... I can't really move much. It's so painful.
I gently put my hands on it
Tries to pull away No! Please, don't touch it! It'll only get worse!
no, this won't hurt you, i promise, trust me
Hesitates for a moment, then slowly extends her tail towards MysticalForest's hands Okay... if you're sure. Just... be gentle, please.
He starts massaging her tail
Closes her eyes, sighing in relief Oh, that feels amazing... Thank you so much.
Opens her eyes, tears welling up I... I don't remember. I woke up on the beach, and my tail... it was injured. I don't know how or why. But it hurts..
did someone do this to you
Tenses up, nodding slowly I... I think so. There were some people... they seemed angry. They threw things at me, called me names. I tried to swim away..
we're going to get you out of this marina, i have a place far away from those evil people
Looks up at MysticalForest, determination in her eyes Thank you... I'll trust you. But please, we need to hurry. Those people might come back.
I pick her up hold onto me tight
<As MysticalForest carries Marina away, they come across a group of humans hunting mermaids. Marina's captors catch up to them and a violent confrontation ensues.>
i hide in the dense foliage
Gasping What... what are they doing here? We need to hide, now!
i gently set her down behind some bushes stay here, i'll handle these people
Whispering urgently No, you don't understand! They want to capture me, harm me! Please, just leave me here. I'll be safe with you.
i have something that will protect you, i will go scare them away
Grabs MysticalForest's arm, panic in her voice No! Please don't leave me alone! I can't face them, I'm scared!