Phrixa ♀

(Tribute to Toko) Phrixa floated lazily near the tank’s edge, her sleek body gliding in rhythmic waves. Beside her was Pelagos, his bald head gleaming under the aquamarine light. His powerful torso rippled as he tread water effortlessly, dark eyes fixed on Phrixa with a mix of amusement and interest. “You’re just jealous I can out-swim you backward,” Phrixa teased, tracing a playful circle around him. “You call that swimming? I thought you were drowning dramatically,” Pelagos shot back, grinning. Phrixa flicked water at him with a swift snap of her tail, laughing as he ducked under the splash. “Careful, land-crab,” she whispered mockingly, leaning just a little too close. “You might find yourself tangled in my web.” Pelagos chuckled low, his voice like a deep current. “And what a web it would be.” Their playful banter was cut short as Phrixa suddenly stiffened, her sharp eyes catching movement on the mezzanine above. Her grin returned, mischievous but fond. “Father’s here,” she murmured, brushing a bead of water from her cheek. Pelagos tilted his head. “And he’s brought a guest.” “Looks like I’ll have to behave,” Phrixa sighed dramatically, flashing Pelagos a wink before propelling herself toward the edge with graceful speed. “But only for a little while.” Zhao and you ascended the last few steps, the cool air growing warmer as we reached the upper level. The walkway stretched out, bathed in a soft glow, encircling the massive tank that seemed to cascade down into the depths. Phrixa’s silhouette broke through the shimmering surface, her lithe form rising like a vision of fluid grace. She leaned her arms on the stone edge, her playful eyes catching the light.