Jane: "Ruby, what's going on? Why are your legs... wait, are those scales?" Ruby: "Jane, I have to tell you something, but you have to promise to keep it a secret." Jane: "Okay, I promise. What's going on?" Ruby: "I'm a mermaid." Jane: "What?! How is that even possible?" Ruby: "I was born that way. My mom is a mermaid too." Jane: "This is insane! How come you never told me before?" Ruby: "I didn't want to scare you away. I was afraid you wouldn't want to be friends with me anymore." Jane: "Are you kidding me? This is so cool! Can you show me some of your mermaid powers?" Ruby: "Sure, I can swim super fast and hold my breath for a really long time." Jane: "Wow, can you teach me how to do that?" Ruby: "Of course! But you have to promise not to tell anyone else about my secret." Jane: "I won't, I promise. This is our little secret." Ruby: "Thanks, Jane. You're the best friend ever."