[fuck that guy???]

I don't think he deserves happiness in those cases, but.....it's easy, too easy, to say that someone unpleasant ought to be killed, especially if there's an injured party involved.

Was he cruel down to his core, or just a spoiled young man? It's a distinction that should be considered. Because usually, death means the end of all potential for change or redemption — killing him would be simpler than forgiveness, but I can't say whether or not it would be the correct choice.

The mermaid would have to judge that for herself, and she did.