#meljayvikweek

meljayvikmermaid au

for@meljayvikweek, day 3: AU

JAYCE, an intrepid seafaring naturalist, has nurtured a covert, lifelong interest in the supernatural. Lured by myths of mermaids, he sails the world in pursuit of the mystical creatures, determined to understand their strange biology. His talented partner VIKTOR has been experimenting with ever more esoteric methods in the hopes of curing his worsening illness. With Jayce’s help, he attempts to harness mermaid magic in order to rejuvenate and transmute his ailing body. When they encounter MEL, a proud and bewitching mermaid queen, she grants them access to her undersea empire, intrigued by their experimental methods and their tenacity. With her favour, the two men unlock the secrets of the supernatural and save Viktor’s life.