I snatched the strange smelling food item. It was soft in my grasp. It didn't flop like a fish, nor was it breathing. Is it dead? It doesn't look like meat, so does that mean it's a plant?

I sniffed it.

It doesn't smell like it. It's cold too.

I took a small nibble, testing it for poison, even if it was illogical to assume that there would be some in here.

Once the taste hit my tongue, however, all thoughts of doubt and suspicious swam away. I devoured it, chewing through the soft thing and swallowing almost all of it in one gulp.

I could see Lance look at me with a small smile on his face. And the other person- Pidge- looked in curiosity.

"Oh, and you owe me 20 bucks now." Lance said casually, to Pidge, I assume.

What are... bucks? An animal?

"WHAT?! Since when?" Pidge exclaimed angrily, her hands spread out and shoulders sagging. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

Lance glanced at me before replying, "Since now." He said cheekily. I laughed again.

This time, they both looked at me. Lance's eyes twinkled at the attention, and Pidge had a small scowl on her face, but I could detect the small amount of amusement.

I relaxed, moving closer to the boat. If they were going to do anything to me, they would have done it already, so I'm safe... I think.

Plus, it's no use leaving. I tried discreetly. The farther I got away from the boat, the more my chest hurt. I had to stay with Lance and Pidge until this... thing, wears off.

"So... are there others like you? How many are there? Are you guys asexual? How do you reproduce. How long does it take you to digest plastic- can you even digest plastic. There's bound to be some point in your life where you accidentally swallowed some, what with all the pollution and garbage in the ocean. Have you ever had se-"

"OKAY, Pidge! No more, look at him. Your scaring him." Lance said as he gestured to me, thankfully cutting her off.

And... I wasn't scared, simply embarrassed. Im allowed be, considering she almost asked me if I've had s- "Oh... sorry, Keith."

I looked up to Pidge, not realizing that I had been looking down.

Once her apology processed in my befuddled brain, I nodded. It was fine. Curious it's is normal.

If I were in her place, I probably would have asked similar questions. Speaking of, I still need to look for my dad, and, judging by Lances knowledge, I could ask him.

"Have you heard anything about a merman being captured. If I remember correctly, you spoke of one possibly being captured. Is that true?" I asked.

Lance thought for a moment, putting his hand below his chin, before smirking.

"Oh, were you spying on us?" He said. The smirk growing.

I scowled. "This is serious! I had to gather as much as I could, and still don't have enough. Now that I'm here, might as well ask directly."

Sorry!!! I couldn't help but make another story! If you want, you can check out the other story. It's another klance, but Keith has fire powers and Lance has water powers!