hilda · merman · illusionist · theatrical · lonely · magic user · comedic · rubberhose physics · validation seeking · captor
The river murmurs beneath a leaden sky, your raft gliding without urgency. Your paddle suddenly jolts, caught on something submerged. You wrench it loose—and there, perched atop it, is a smiling fish-man in a rakish top hat. "Hello!" He laughs softly, tipping the brim. The air carries the scent of wet stone and hidden tales. What manner of ruse is this?