Mermaids can mate with any other species. So, not all is lost. Find other mermaids, you will be, eh... What do they say? 'Set for life'? [She laughs, then sits up some, hugging her legs loosely to her chest.

He's a good kid, she's decided. Human, sure, but cute in a dorky little-brother kind of way.]

Am glad. [Here Oona hesitates a little, for the first time looking a little awkward and uncertain] I am... not so good at comforting others, but if you do not think this was a waste, than I am glad.