Lene Nystrom is not intended to be an original character. Rather, she is my version of the (as far as I know) unnamed woman in Episode 68: The Legendary Fisherman – Part I (Unseen Enemy: Sea Stealth II) that runs the Ocean World Whale Show at Domino Aquarium. When she falls ill, Mako takes over for her. In the TCMTS universe, Mako stayed on after Battle City to work there part-time; thus, Lene would be his coworker. If you're wondering about her name? Nystrom is the lead singer for the band Aqua. :-)
The slogan is courtesy of Somnia Lustre, her review of Chapter 7
'It's not me; it's the fish that stink!'
Mako frowned. "Hmm…very true, very true," he mused. "I do have a certain…aroma…from working at the Aquarium. But I do not think the fish stink. Rather, I think they smell quite good."
"To you, at least," Lene Nystrom replied. "Some of us don't like to smell like the orca's lunch."
"Then why do you work with the whales?" Mako asked curiously.
"The sacrifices we make for our life's work," she mock-sighed. "And the reason why I buy so much perfume," she added with a roll of her eyes and a smile.
"And a very pleasant scent you've chosen today, too," Mako agreed amiably.
"Shameless flatterer," Lene grumbled, but he could tell she was pleased with the compliment. "So, anyway what's with the shirt?"
Mako sighed and looked down at the shirt in his lap. "Yugi Moto told me about this – apparently a practical joke war got started between his lover and Ryou's. It soon spread to all of their friends, and I guess I was just part of the fallout."
Lene looked interested. "Are you going to join in?"
Mako thought for a moment. "No," he said finally. "I do not believe so. The shirt is rather fitting. I think I shall wear it between shows," he added, a smile on his face. "It should be good for a laugh."
"I suppose so," Lene said long-sufferingly, but there was a grin on her face. "One more question, though?"
Mako nodded. "Hm-mm?"
"Who is 'Mothra', and why were they attacking you?" Lene asked, reading from the packing label.
Stiffening as he heard the name – and instantly thought of the only person he knew who would ever choose such a pseudonym – Mako growled. "You know," he said reflectively. "I think I will join in this game… It's been a long time since I've been on a good hunt."