Tadashi didn’t jump at the voice, but he did jump when he finally lays on the beautiful creature that produced the sound. His eyes are comically wide and he takes a few steps forward but stops as soon as he realizes he could scare her away; amazement and awe took over his features. Her words are delivered so casually and lightly, Tadashi almost believes he’s the one overreacting over nothing; but she’s a mermaid! The tales he only grew up listening to, and those of fishermen who would come back with a tale or two to share; they were all true! He rubs his eyes, to make sure this isn’t some dream. He didn’t fall asleep on top of his documents, did he? Wouldn’t be the first time.
However Tadashi opens them to find the wondrous being still perched on the rock, and smiling gently at him. He finds himself at a loss for words, until he realizes she’s been waiting for a reply. He recalls her words, and while this entire situation strikes him as incredibly unbelievable in more than the obvious. He collects himself and clears his throat, his mind finally catching up on the rude and gaping fish expression open on his face.
“I sincerely apologize,” Tadashi begins, straightening himself up and trying to regain some semblance of dignity. “I seem to have forgotten ally my manners. I was just…captivated by your presence. And your voice as well,” Tadashi quickly adds, and smiles a little hesitantly. “Thank you for sharing something of such value to your people. Although, I am a little confused as to why you chose me.”
Surely this mermaid didn’t know who he was, and by no doubt Tadashi had no idea who she was in her world nor why she was here. The thought them prompts another embarassed blunder to pass him. “My name is Tadashi! I have forgotten to, uh, tell you.”
Uh? Since when does a King say UH?!
Is that what’s he really gonna focus on when there’s a mermaid before him?
