IN THE OCEAN
Selkie's arrival in Merlin's kingdom was greeted with anxiety. As her carriage approached the palace's grand entrance, King Merlin emerged to greet her with a surprised expression.
He had not anticipated her visit, as she had not announced it. "Queen Selkie," Merlin said, his voice carrying through the water in a regal but friendly tone. He swam forward to greet her, and they embraced.
Merlin had learned of the recent events that had shaken the underwater world, but he had been preoccupied with the influx of refugees into his kingdom and the birth of his merling son. His responsibilities had prevented him from reaching out to her sooner.
"Congratulations on the birth of your son," Selkie said, her voice full of genuine joy for her old friend and Merlin thanked her with a
