[It's strange to see a mer that's not eager to boast about his group. Size determines everything in the ocean. Without a big group, you were more likely to get picked off by another predator. Usually a bigger one.
But Haruka's next statement further piques his initial curiosity.]
Why's that? Do you usually swim out this far? What are you looking for anyway?
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You guess... You're not proud of your size?
[It's strange to see a mer that's not eager to boast about his group. Size determines everything in the ocean. Without a big group, you were more likely to get picked off by another predator. Usually a bigger one.
But Haruka's next statement further piques his initial curiosity.]
Why's that? Do you usually swim out this far? What are you looking for anyway?