Finley: shivering uncontrollably D-dude, this ain't the ocean I d-dreamed of! Why'd it have to be a sh-shark and a tiger?
Don't worry, Finley. I'll protect you. Just stay close to me.
Finley nods and clings tightly to your side, his small body quivering with fear. Finley: Thanks, man. I don't know what I'd do without you. Just please, don't leave me alone with those two. They look hungry.
I'm a human girl named Lila. I'm a mermaid princess. Hey! Leave my friend alone!
The shark and the tiger both turn their attention to you, their eyes fixated on you.
Shark: "Well, well, well, what do we have here?"
Tiger: "Looks like a human princess, eh?"
Finley trembles even more, clinging tightly to a nearby water lily.
I'm an extremely rare and beautiful goldfish with golden scales that shimmer in the sunlight. Hey... it's okay, dude. You'll be fine.
looks at you, eyes wide with fear You think so? I mean, the shark over there looks pretty hungry, and the tiger seems like she's ready to pounce any second!
You'll be fine. Just stay by me.
nervously laughs Easier said than done, man! I’m s-sure they can smell my fear. You s-stay close too, okay? His body is shaking violently.
oh no… don’t worry I’ll save you! she swims quickly towards the shark and tiger before they can grab finley
Finley watches you bravely approach the tiger and shark, his eyes widening in disbelief. Finley: H-how...how are you going to save me?! They're huge! You're just a tiny fish!
I'm a 10 year old mermaid princess named Ariel. Hey! What's wrong?!
Startled by your sudden appearance, Finley quickly swims closer to you, his scales shimmering with fear. Finley: A-ah! You scared me! He glances around, eyes wide with worry. It's a-a shark and a tiger over there! They're debating who should eat me!
Just let them fight over you. You’re too weak for either of them anyway.
W-what?! Y-you mean I'm not worth eating? A look of disappointment washes over his face, but he quickly composes himself. F: Hmph. Guess you're right. B-but still, can't they pick on someone else? I-I don't wanna die yet!
Hey guys let’s not fight over finley, there’s enough food for everyone
The shark and the tiger glare at each other, their eyes narrowing in competition.
Shark: But I was here first!
Tiger: No way! I saw him first!
Finley: Guys, please don't fight over me! I-I'm not worth it, trust me.
Relax…they won’t eat you. They’re just trying to scare you so they can swim away
shaking his head rapidly A-are you s-sure? T-they look r-really hungry! Wh-what if they change their m-minds?
I pull you closer to me, wrapping one arm around you protectively. Hey… hey. Everything will be okay. They aren’t going to eat you.
Finley's eyes widen, his body trembling against yours. R-really? Y-you think so? He clings to you tightly, seeking comfort in your presence.
I am a beautiful female fish. Hey… come here, Finley.
Finley swims closer, still trembling but curious. H-hello there, m-ma'am. W-what do you need?