Why her guys were being quiet about it, Nadia could only assume was because they thought she was just a human. But when she overheard Bucky and Clint discussing methods to relieve the general itchiness associated with loose scales--or maybe a full on molt? she hadn’t heard enough to be sure--she just breezed out of the bedroom to join their conversation.
“I find the best way to get rid of a patch of dry or dead scales is to just find a nice big rock to rub against. Sugar or salt scrubs make a world of difference when bipedal, ‘cause not everyone can drop everything to find a body of saltwater, y’know?” When her recommendations were met with a blank stares followed by outright confusion, Nadia frowned and crossed her arms over her chest. “What, I’m not allowed to overhear you two when I’m in the next room?”
Bucky was the first to catch on, leaving Clint looking at her like she was crazy. “Nadia... Nads, are you...” His voice was tiny, hesitant, and it made Nadia more than a little worried. She’d never heard that tone from him before. “Are you a mermaid?”
Nadia was taken aback to say the least. “You mean you aren’t? You were talking about tail-maintenance...” she trailed off, her turn to be confused.
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