Title: Painting the (Merfolk)Town Red, V Challenge: Merfolktown Word Count: 100
“We owe you a debt we cannot repay.” The chieftainess waited for Severus to finish his final dose of gillyweed before continuing. Behind her, the assembly hall had begun to turn green as the red algae, and the red medicine that had contained it, gave way to healthy new life. “Our community will survive thanks to you.”
“It was an honor, ma'am.” Severus bowed his head. “I am glad that I was able to assist your people.”
“If you need assistance, come to us. We will do what we can,” she said, and cautiously shook his hand.