When humanity was still young Heka and Naos dying of thirst came to a pool of water that reflected the stars so clearly it was like drinking the night sky, Consumed by the thought of water they drank and drank until sated. Sitting by the water their thirst disappeared but the air was stolen from their lungs. Their feet twisted, their legs grew together, and their eyes burned with stars. Diving into the pool of starlight they became one with the water and the stars. #mermaid #merman #merpeople