Imperfect Miracle Cure

"…So it's about the blood." The mermaid seemed displeased, but not surprised.

Felix gulped nervously, gripping the cup of steaming hot herbal tea tighter. Once again, he was sitting in the mermaid's - Brielle, as she introduced herself - living room, with Remi curled up on his lap. He had just finished relaying his conversation with Kade… And things were not looking good. The silence that had fallen afterward in the otherwise cozy room was almost suffocating.

Until eventually, Brielle let out a heavy sigh. "Well, I had already expected that much. It's always scales, flesh, blood, or plain curiosity. That's why all merfolk can hardly step on land."

Said the mermaid who has been living on land for who knows how long. But, oh well. Felix didn't point that out. She must have had her reasons.

"So… Is that the truth?" he asked instead. "About your blood having healing properties."