Beyond the Land

A mysterious handprint appears on an aquatic fishtank, which is part of an exhibition showing off many species of fish, including the Mercastes, who are half-fish and half-human beings.  They are a curious sort, and one in particular comes up to this handprint, which was placed on the tank by a young Mortal lady.  The Mercaste is intrigued by this, which had imprinted on his mind, and by the lady ...