Sally is a middle-aged mermaid journalist whom the brothers meet in a restaurant. Born in Lake Michigan over fifty years prior, she spent half her life working in Chicago before falling in love with Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin during her travels. She presents as a seasoned and friendly traveler, joining the brothers’ table and engaging them in interesting conversation about her experiences. Her character serves as a brief window into the wider world beyond the South China Sea, highlighting the interconnectedness of the story’s universe and providing a moment of respite for the brothers during their fruitless search for the Bakunawa Egg.
Trivia
- Though not noticeable in the story, Sally is a lesbian character.
