Prince Damon and the mermaid explored the rest of the merkingdom.
One place Prince Damon liked was a marketplace filled with happy merfolk. One merchant was even kind enough to give him free food for being their first human customer.
"Woah, this is incredible. I never knew there were so many happy merpeople just under the water." said Prince Damon.
"It's great isn't it? Us merpeople are pretty calm and friendly compared to how busy and selfish humans are." Said the mermaid.
Prince Damon wanted to disagree, especially since he wasn't even a merman for a day, but he couldn't think of much to say. The mermaid was right.
Since birth, he was always expected to follow proper prince etiquette. He understood why he had to follow such strict social rules, he was a prince that represented a kingdom after all - but it was still a bit frustrating, especially since he wasn't even next in line to the throne due to his older brothers.
It was nice to be a merman, even the King and Queen of the Merkingdom seemed lax compared to his family above the land.
Prince Damon was seemingly lost in thought before the mermaid poked Damon by his shoulder.
"Hey, Prince, someone is looking at you", the mermaid eagerly said.
Damon turned around to see a…