Horizon Ridge Slime is not a crime

The woman gives her a sweet smile before offering that they head closer to the water. That smile makes her heart jump a little, which she finds strange. She had read Huā like a book (which wasn't too hard, considering she'd laid out her personality very obviously.) The furry mermaid nods eagerly, pearl aqua eyes shimmering with delight. 

Huā followed as Chip leads them towards the blue expanse of the sea. Dainty black paws are a little hesitant in their steps. Suddenly she's nervous. Why did she feel so confused and anxious? There was something about the woman, pulling her like an anchor on a rope. She was lax and casual, liked the sea (or at least pretended she did,) and had something of a charming atmosphere about her. She means to say something but it catches in her throat, and all the while she's mentally punching herself, thinking, What's what's wrong with me?