Jason generated a few sentences, not getting any inspiration until he targeted one of the fish tanks along the far wall.
"This tank is full of fancy guppies, a hardy and inexpensive pet."
Sure enough, the tank had about twenty colorful fish swimming around. He took a moment to decide which word to change, settling on the sentence;
"This tank is full of fancy mermaids, a hardy and inexpensive pet."
Now the fish tank was much larger, at least twice as wide and floor to ceiling. Instead of tiny guppies, twenty small women swam in the clear water. Each was about the size of a small dog, naked with proportionally sizable breasts. Their tails glitter in an array of colors as they play with each other.
Jason picked up a pamphlet of care instructions for mermaids and began reading.
How to give your mermaid the best life! Mermaids are a hardy species and a perfect entry-level pet fish. Keeping your mermaid happy and healthy is uncomplicated as long as you keep these tips in mind:
*Mermaids are semiaquatic, that means they can breathe air and even move across the ground for short distances!
*It is a common misconception that a mermaid will only grow as large as its tank. While most common pet mermaids are bred to stay under 3ft long, in the wild mermaids will continue to grow their whole lives.
*Mermaids are omnivores that enjoy eating raw meat, vegetables, and insects. Each mermaid has different taste, so work with a vet to figure out a balanced diet.
*Be sure to provide lots of enrichment for your mermaid. A bored mermaid may show signs of depression and begin acting out to receive attention.
The rest of the pamphlet goes into more detail on the (rather low) water quality parameters and recommendations on supplies like tanks, filters, and heaters.
Jason had gotten the attention of the mermaids, and now they were all watching him through the glass. Checking the price tag, they were only $12. He might actually want to end up going home with one, there was a cute goth one with black scales that winked at him. Maybe the app can get him a tank setup at home if he targeted himself.
"The young man wishes he was prepared to bring home a pet mermaid."