Once upon a time, in a vibrant coral reef, lived a mermaid named Coralia. Unlike her sisters who preferred the sweet nectar of sea flowers, Coralia had a peculiar fascination with the human world. She was especially fascinated by their curious beverages. One day, a fierce storm raged, tossing a shipwreck’s cargo into the ocean. Among the debris, Coralia discovered a sealed, brown bottle.
Intrigued, she brought it to her secret grotto. With a discarded human tool, she managed to pop the cap. A foamy, golden liquid frothed out, smelling oddly… hoppy. Hesitantly, she took a sip. Her eyes widened. It was bitter, then fizzy, then surprisingly refreshing. She took another sip, then another, until the bottle was empty. A strange warmth spread through her, and she felt a bubbly lightness she’d never experienced before.
From that day on, Coralia became known as the “Hoppy Mermaid.” She was often seen with a playful glint in her eye. She was often heard making a satisfied burp. She was forever seeking out new and interesting human libations to sample.
