a story

Curly Haired Mermaid, lounges on the beach with Beautiful, Strong Mermaid, who is fighting a life stealing octopus; 

Beautiful, Strong Mermaid to the Curly Haired one: "Will you message Jamaican Merman (who has been in her life for a bit, who adores her) and let him know, we are at the beach and I don't have my shell phone."

message sent. 

"What did he say?" 

no response.

(few minutes later) "What did he say?"

message received. 

The Curly Haired one reads, "Awesome, Hope you guys are chilling and having a blast, Tell her I love her mucho."

Beautiful, Strong Mermaid: *rolls her eyes*

Curly Haired Mermaid wonders if she will ever appreciate affection from a Merman. 

But who needs a Merman when Strong, Beautiful Mermaid can fight a life sucking octopus, make enough sand dollars and get a Masters in the sea, all at the same time. 

Curly Haired Mermaid, beams with delight. 

Strong, Beautiful Mermaid, is a perfect role model.