Aerwyna was on alert. Her claws were constantly elongated and her sharp teeth clamped together as she felt her growing agitation with the human population growing further. She had pulled five plastic sticks, FIVE, from the noses of poor sea turtles before setting them free. She was growing tired of picking up after the humans who were driving the fish life right out from under their noses.<br/><br/>The popular areas, where she saw the humans sunbathing in the sand, or launching their stinky machines into the water to dirty it further were where they remained. Very few ventured past their ports into the open sea unless they were fisherman. Gathering up the pieces of trash and plastic that she had collected that day, she pushed them onto the beach with a sharp bat of her tail before dipping back into the water. It was only right that she return the garbage back to where it originated from.<br/><br/>The blond mermaid swam leisurely back towards her home, blue scales glittering in the low light as her dorsal fins rippled with small movements to direct her course. She had several clams tucked into her satchel on her hips, a golden bodice lining her torso and breasts. Two gold arm cuffs wrapped around both of her arms, a brace made of shark skin wrapped around her right forearm where a golden dagger was holstered.<br/><br/>Sure, mermaids were armed with their sharp teeth, fangs, and wicked strength but that wasn't enough protection within the sea. Mermaids were also known for their craftsmanship, often finding trinkets at the bottom of the sea and making them into things that were even prettier. The dagger had been a gift from her mother before her departure, for her protection and Aerwyna found it useful a number of times.<br/><br/>Humming a soft tune to herself, she allowed the lazy current to pull her deeper into the cove, gathering up some seaweed and other water based plants as she went along. They would be a nice snack before she cracked open anymore of her clams and oysters. Her stomach growled to make itself aware, and she shoved a piece of seaweed into her mouth. She didn't have to use manners out here on her own, she didn't need to worry about pleasing suitors or being a made up female. There was just something about shoving an entire length of the greens into her mouth that made her giggle.<br/><br/>Though she came to a sharp stop when she saw the hull of a boat sitting right above her home. Clicking her teeth in agitation, she dropped her satchel to the sea floor before dipping lower into the darker waters so whoever was up there wouldn't be able to see her. The fins on the side of her head sharpened with her agitation, flicking against the sides of her head, her gills flaring in warning as she simply observed.<br/><br/>Boats had been coming in and out of her cove more often, some leaving quickly and others remaining for several moon cycles. It made her seethe inside with how little she could do about it. Not seeing any movement, she breached the surface for a moment, blowing out an angry puff of air. The shock of red hair of the human was a surprise, the others she'd observed didn't have such pretty colors. Slipping back under the surface she gave her tail a series of pumps to move closer and not to disturb the water too much.<br/><br/>This boat didn't seam as sturdy as the others she'd seen. Curious she bumped against the side, watching as it tilted from side to side. It was kind of fun so she did it a couple times. Licking her lips she chanced popping her head back above the water, blond hair falling in a halo around her form as she trailed the tips of her claws over the side of the boat, liking the way it felt beneath her fingers as she repeated the process a couple times.<br/><br/>Circling in the water towards the bow of the boat, she touched the cold metal of a ringed ladder, surprised by the feel beneath her hands. She liked how shiny it was. Several soft clicks left her throat without her knowledge, all curious sounds as she continued her exploration. She was growing bolder, even going so far as to grip the cool metal of the ladder and pulling herself partially out of the water so she could peak over the back of the boat and inside where the red headed human had been wondering around.