She hoped he was right. It was strange, Harry being so nice to her. Touching her hand like that. Believing in her. Even when she didn't believe in herself. She had to solve this for him. She couldn't just leave him as a merman forever. Even if she was...enjoying his company.

"Thanks, Harry. You don't know how much it means to hear that." Even if he was just saying it to make her feel better. But she felt like he was genuine, that he believed the words he was saying. And that meant that she had to keep trying, to do everything she could to make this better for him.

"I'm sorry it's taking so long."