Ming by Agina on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Mermay continues.

This is Ming. She has some same properties as eels, if you did notice the little electrical-like connection between her horn thingies.
Some may also notice certain color themes on her clothing and design, which resemble a lot a certain pride flag. Because mermaids are often depicted as wet dreams of male sailors or they are just seen in a very sexual manner, I wanted to design all kinds of females to bring in a bit more variation. Ming is asexual and her greatest interest is to study the old writings the ancestors have left behind in stones. She also collects useful things, such as certain plants and minerals, to help her in her investigation to know more about the ancient ways and history. She often travels far into the Void, as mermaids call the unexplored and inhabitant parts of the ocean. When she comes back, she often brings all kinds of souvenirs she has discovered beyond the home grotto. She is a scholar, historian and a hobby-herbalist of the city.

Ming has grown up with Madison ( www.deviantart.com/agina/art/M… ) and they know each other very well. They often argue about most of things. Ming doesn't approve Madison's way of doing whatever she likes, because Ming likes to follow the rules and respect the ways of the ancestors. And Madison thinks Ming spends far too much time with stones and too less time in her wardrobe. However, they also respect each other for being who they are, because Ming thinks Madison is also very brave and warm-hearted, and Madison appreciates Ming being so responsible, cool-headed and smart. Once, there was even an intimate spark between them, but Ming couldn't push herself to the active sex life which was a must for ever-hungry Madison, and after trying companionship and getting emotionally hurt, they decided it's best to just stay as friends and not even try to pursue anything romantic because it wouldn't work for them in the long run.