kaiden
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
"Deal." Kaiden grumbled, bristling at the mention of having their life back. The Accepted might be more powerful but that statement reeked of arrogance and entitlement to the mer. They would put up with Darkeye to get a weapon and training, but they would not forget that slight.
"Trinket?" It clicked for Kaiden, and they nodded to themselves, "You're the friend she mentioned." The mer swam alongside the bank, reluctantly following Darkeye. Clearly the man hadn't forged the weapon already, so why did they need the mer to come with them? It was suspicious and the mershark kept their guard up.
As they swam, Kaiden gave no confirmation or denial of their name, not feeling the need to.
