[Once she showed interest in talking to him, the man walked up to plop down on his knees in the sand for a chat. Oh, this sounds like the beginnings of a beautiful friendship right here. Two very curious people...]

The pleasure is mine, Miss Ariel! I've read so many stories about merfolk back in my world, but for all the spirits and gods I've met over the years, I never met a mermaid or a merman. I can't tell you how excited I am to meet one at last. Is it true that you have one of the most beautiful voices a person can hear in their life time?

[Dude, mermaids are supposed to sing men to their deaths, but that doesn't really apply to you does it...?]