That was quite an angle... The mermaid story would have broadened the scope and probably alter the plot too, so I allowed it slide as a mere speculation...
I should be writing something soon about the mermaid, they have such beautiful stories and songs told about them already. Thankfully they're just myths (I hope). So writing another fictional story about these creatures wouldn't hurt.
Thank you for your feedback, and for enjoying the story. Guys like you are the real MVP.
Cheers!!!