Pelagic [Voltron/Refuge AU]

Pelagic| pe·lag·ic
relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean •

Chyra had been sailing the waters of Altea her entire life, but she'd never seen anything quite like this.

The creature fell to the deck with a wet smack as the net dropped suddenly, splattering water onto the wooden boards and across the toes of Chyra's leather boots. She flinched at the sound as the beast hissed, flipping itself over and around within the confines of the net. It turned to face her, startlingly grey eyes wide and full of terror. Her heart gave a painful twist.

His right arm was hopelessly entangled in the net. The limb was ensnared with the wiry cords, cutting off circulation and leaving angry marks on his skin where the ropes rubbed, and despite the merman's strong outward appearance, he looked terrified.

Being trapped on a pirate ship would do that to a person, whether they had fins or not.