The mermaid saw them and swam over to them, surfacing and coming onto land as she turned human.

"They finally brought me friends," She hissed, irritated upon seeing the two of them.

The girl's irritation was shortlived as she realized how rude she would clearly come off. She didn't want to be rude, she just wanted to be left alone after the ordeal with the researchers. But only her annoyed expression changed to a quiet reserved anger that she was clearly trying to keep in check.

Dr. Rivercot stepped back out of the lagoon and shut the door, letting it lock with a soft click.