[he liked the feeling of her hand running down his back, but it still felt strange to have no fin there. He'd also liked her arms around him and was tempted to hug her again after turning around. At her question, he scratched the back of his head thoughtfully]

.....honestly? If I had to stay like this id feel kinda...crippled. No tail, and no gills means I lose an entire world of water I can survive and thrive in. I'd even have to catch fish with a pole and fishing line or a net... I don't think Id like that.

Now if I were still under the impression that I couldn't find love without being either a human or an Aquarian, I...might like the body more and wish I could stay like this. The ocean and gills are great, but the water's pretty frickin' lonely without anyone to share it with. But now that I have you and don't feel so rejected...I like my shark body a lot more.

....with all that said though it'd be kinda nice not to have to worry about the possibility of accidentally hurting you with my teeth and claws. Might make intimacy with you a little easier and more relaxed for me. But it hasn't been a significant problem so far, which is awesome.