The Merfolk Patriarch coughed. "Does the distinguished guest wish to go and fetch them now?"
Since the other party was offering her a graceful way out, she smoothly took it. She nodded with an affirmative "Mmm," and plunged headfirst back into the icy sea.
Regardless of what the Merfolk Patriarch's true intentions might be, the fact that he was currently showing her goodwill meant he had no desire to harm her in the short term.
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