Mermaid AU - @jadelewisthebarista
Crystallin stayed in the murky waters of the reef, watching through the ripples. She knew what was going on. She'd seen this happen before... She could even remember when it had happened to her. She didn't like it any better, but at lest she was going to be able to help this young woman. Crystallin watched as the girl struggled. Her legs were being bound and Crystallin could see them making their way to the edge of the ship. She circled slowly, waiting.
It didn't take long for the young woman to sink and Crystallin darted out to grab her. She couldn't wait long, but she wanted to make sure they were far enough from the ship that they wouldn't be in danger of being caught before Crystallin could help her. "Be still, everything will be alright now," she soothed, finally stopping to cup her hands around the girl's mouth and breathing out slowly, the familiar tune she'd learned since her change escaping with it. Now she just had to wait for it to take effect...