Kovu

Kovu is the minor guardian of the freedom of the waves, though due to his position he has no actual duties. He loves the open sea and swimming out until the rippling blues and greens of the ocean and the sky above are the only things visable. He is a quick swimmer, and his body can withstand unlimited pressures, allowing him to plunge deep into the midnight zone. He can hold his breath for around an hour before he must resurface. He uses these powers to chase sparkling schools of fish, giving off a noise similar to barking that is clearly heard even underwater. When encountering humans, he is often too restless to stay for more than a moment. If they manage to keep him in the area for whatever reason, he is quite friendly. He rubs up affectionately against those he takes a liking to, which is the majority of people he meets. Unlike regular dogs and their wet dog scent, he has a more pleasant odor of the salty sea.

This critter is beloved by Natia, who often watches him from afar when he enters her waters. If she encounters him near the shore in her human form, she will swim around and play fetch with him for hours, just enjoying his energy. He isn't aware of just who she is, but loves the girl he plays with and comes to her shore often.

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A little story about Natia and Kovu:

Natia glided through her waters, making no sound. The creatures of the sea moved to let her pass and the currents propelled her on her way. The day was bright and there were no clouds to be seen. The sea was calm, which was a sign that Natia was in a peaceful mood. She had her eyes trained on the skies, watching birds fly across the blue expanse.

This calm atmosphere continued on for a while, but it was shattered as she reached the rough  outer regions of her sea. Here, where she had less control, wilder creatures lurked, waiting for a chance to strike. Today, however, the only sign of life other than swarms of small fish in the stormy waters was a strange yellow critter that looked like a mix of dog and seal. Curious, Natia hid herself from view and sank down to watch. 

Kovu was chasing after the small, brightly colored fish of the area, occasionally catching one and gulping it down. His barks echoed against a nearby rock formation, filling the area with sound. He seemed undaunted by the rough water, darting through waves at the surface to jump into the air. 

He continued this behavior for quite a while, and the sun had sunk low before he left the area, and Natia's territory. Only once he had gone did Natia rise to the surface, chuckling and sending a current of water to give him more speed. She liked this strange pup; hopefully, he would return to her waters.