Okay, I finally put the cubs to sleep again after they sucked to their hearts' content. I got hungry after them and wondered if we could finally get into West Way and sleep with no worries once the fight was over.
I got up, dusting my behind and then adjusting my cubs carefully in their basket, covering them with the hide in the basket to prevent the night cold from reaching them.
And then, before I walked away, I took one last look at the merman.
It was such a shame we didn't meet earlier. He would've been a great spouse, I believe.
But then again, what could I do with a fish person as a spouse? He can't walk on land so that means he can't travel either. He'll just be left behind, regrettably. It was no different from torturing him.
I smiled, wishing for him to wake up when the time was right, and make his way back into the water... where he belonged.
"Good luck, handsome," I whispered. "I hope the water treats you better going forward."
