"It's nobody's hunting ground, you're fine." He swims around the other mer in a playful way, flicking his tailfin to show off the shimmering scales.

He can't quite help the grin when the new visitor spoke about how cold it was. Llŷr nods and gestures to the open flats. "It's colder here than in the reef. I know where there's a few volcanic vents, too, if it all gets too cold."

Moving up closer, he gently touches Mahina's shoulder in a more official greeting. "I'm Llŷr. You're with the visiting pod, right?"