Coming Out of the Deep
Reed nodded and stepped back, watching Kairos gently take Lake's wrist in his hand.
Merfolk's fangs and nails were laced with a natural poison that served a dual purpose. In its raw form, it was a potent toxin used to immobilize prey or defend against threats. It could kill a human in less than fifteen minutes, but with precise control over the dosage and intent, merfolk could alter its composition into a potent healing agent.
This distinct trait resulted from the interaction of enzymes in their saliva, which, when mixed with a victim's bloodstream, could stimulate rapid cell regeneration and clotting, effectively reversing the damage.
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