Mavis

Francis

Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story.

Bernard

Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions.

Mrs. Pearce

Mavis and Mrs. Pearce likely have a mother-daughter or close familial relationship, given the high interaction count.

Maia

Maia and Mavis are close friends or sisters, sharing a warm and supportive bond.

Kathleen

Kathleen and Mavis are friends or companions, with a friendly and positive relationship.

Cathay

Cathay and Mavis are friends or allies, with a positive and supportive dynamic.

Aunt Enid

Aunt Enid and Mavis have a familial aunt-niece or guardian relationship, with a nurturing dynamic.

Francis

Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story.

Cathay

Cathay and Mavis are friends or allies, with a positive and supportive dynamic.

Francis

Francis and Mavis share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting a central love story.

Bernard

Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions.

Bernard

Bernard and Mavis are friends or allies, with a warm dynamic evident from their frequent interactions.

Wet Magic

One of the children, described as truthful, who participates in the excitement and planning.

I: Sabrina Fair

Helps buy the aquarium, washes dolls' clothes early, and decorates the aquarium with shells and flowers.

The Captive

Reads the newspaper article with Francis, expresses concern that a mermaid would die in captivity, and accompanies Francis on the early morning search.

III: The Rescue

Leads the rescue effort with Francis, feels frightened but determined.

Gratitude

Feels anxious about being caught by police; shows quick thinking by recognizing the Spangled Boy; comforts him about his lost mother; cleverly invents a story about her mother having a tail to humor the Mermaid.

Consequences

Tells the tale of the adventure to Kathleen and Bernard; feels the magic seems unreal in daylight; agrees with Francis about not returning at night; pleads with Mrs. Pearce for forgiveness.

VII: The Skies Are Falling

Feels a clear brain, touches the seaweed to discover it's soft, and admits to breaking the sky.

VIII: The Water-War

Accompanies Francis as a messenger to the Queen, showing eagerness to participate in the war effort.

The Book People

Follows Torfrida and questions her about living in the same book; reminds the Princess they practiced with shells.

The Under Folk

Inquires about the war's origin; heartbroken when Kathleen forgets her; cries out to Cathay after the draught.

XI: The Peacemaker

Wants to restore the Mer King; takes lessons in Conchology as a cover.

The End

Suggests it's time to go home; runs to call Ulfin back to the banquet; remarks on Reuben's luck.