The wisp of memory returns, an object can be seen on the horizon moving towards her.  It seemed to Nerissa that she should recognize the object.  Behind her closed eyes she waits for the answer to come, and finally it does.  A ship, the object is ship and there are some of this same creature upon its decks.  Man!  The knowledge rushed in, this thing was Man, something to be avoided.  Then another thought occurred to her and her eyes opened, looking upon her body.  Her tail! Her lovely tail was gone and in it's place were the legs of man.  Her head throbbed and she closed her eyes once more, moaning softly, the sound of sea against the sand as the wave's energy is spent.