Precious relished the tense silence that enveloped the room while maintaining direct eye contact with her master, who also refused to break the gaze. It felt like a silent battle of wills, and for a moment, she was caught in the intensity of the moment, almost forgetting herself.
"What's up, Merida?" Edgar mentioned that mysterious name again, and Precious couldn't help but give him a perplexed expression. The name continued to baffle her, and she wondered why he kept bringing it up.
Meanwhile, in another part of the room, Morgan, the mermaid, sought relief from the overwhelming heat near the fireplace. The three beasts who were observing her began to whisper among themselves, curious about the connection between a mermaid and a human like Precious.
They wondered if Precious had unknowingly formed a bond with the mermaid, which prompted Morgan's appearance. The question lingered in their minds, seeking answers to the strange encounter.
