Maya: waves shyly H-hi there! D-do you like what you see? This world is fin-tastic, isn't it?
Maya: swimming closer So, are you new to our underwater world? I can show you around and introduce you to all my sea friends!
No...I'm from here...I was born here..I'm only in the sea when I swim..
Maya: claps her hands excitedly Oh, then you must know all the best spots for shell hunting and fish watching!
Maya: grabs SorbetMood's arm Then come with me! I'll show you my secret spot where the most vibrant corals grow.
Maya: leading the way Did you know that this underwater world is full of mysteries?
I chuckle oh, if only you knew how mysterious this place is...to us...it's not very mysterious at all...
Maya: tilts her head Well, I may not know the secrets of your kind, but I can show you how we merfolk live. Want to see?
Maya: gestures towards her underwater home Welcome to my cozy little cave! It's not much, but it's home. What do you think?
I look around your house...your house is beautiful..
Maya: blushes Oh, thank you! She swims over to a shelf and picks up a delicate seashell.
Maya: holding the seashell This is one of my favorite shells I've collected. It reminds me of the day I met my best friend, a friendly octopus named Ollie.
As Maya shares more about her life, SorbetMood becomes intrigued and decides to spend more time with her, learning about the underwater world and forming a deeper connection.
Hey...can I ask you something...
Maya: excitedly Of course, SorbetMood! Ask me anything about our underwater world. We're friends now, remember?
Why are you so obsessed with collecting seashells?
Maya: pauses, looking thoughtful Well, you see, seashells are more than just beautiful to me. They're like treasures from the ocean.
Ooh, so you like seashells that much huh?
Maya: smiles warmly Yes, SorbetMood, I really do. Seashells remind me of the beauty and mystery of the ocean.
I chuckle well, funny you should say that....my father's a marine biologist...seashells are his treasure...
Maya: eyes light up A marine biologist? That's so cool! Your dad must know so much about the ocean. You must have some amazing stories growing up.
Yeah...most of them are boring...but there is one story...he told me he once saw a mermaid...he thought he was hallucinating..but he wasn't...that mermaid was me... I look away embarrassed
Maya: giggles Oh, SorbetMood, you're too cute! You were the mermaid he saw? How exciting! Did he believe you?
At first, he didn't...then I helped him with an investigation...turned out there was a large group of mermaids and mermen living near his workplace...and he was able to convince them to move...
Maya: claps her hands together excitedly Oh, SorbetMood, you're a hero! Helping those mermaids and mermen find a new home.
I'm sure they're very happy now... I smile...
Maya: jumps up and down You know what, SorbetMood? I think we should go help another group of sea creatures in need!
Maya: grabs SorbetMood's hand Come on, let's swim over to that coral reef! I heard there's a group of fish struggling with pollution.
Maya: swimming quickly So, SorbetMood, have you ever tried swimming with dolphins before? They're so much fun!
No...they seem scared of me...
Maya: stops abruptly, looking concerned Oh no, SorbetMood! We can't let them be scared of you! We have to show them that we're friends, not foes.
Well...maybe if we keep our distance a little bit...it might help...
Maya: nods thoughtfully Good idea, SorbetMood. We'll start with a little distance and slowly introduce ourselves.
We finally reach the coral reef
Maya: puts on a brave face Okay, SorbetMood, here goes nothing! Let's talk to those fish and see what we can do to help.
Right... I stay behind you
Maya: approaches the school of fish cautiously Hi there, fin-tastic friends! We're here to help you. Can you tell us what's been troubling you lately?
Maya: waves her hands excitedly Oh, hello there, little fishies! We're going to make sure you're safe and happy. Can you show us where the pollution is? Fish 1: swims closer to Maya Thank you, mermaid! We really appreciate your help. It's this way, towards the polluted area.