The Mysterious Angler

You approach the cloaked figure and gently clear your throat so as not to catch them by surprise. They hardly react, still intent on watching their line. Getting closer, you can't tell much more about the mysterious figure. Probably a mammal? You can make out the silhouette of ears under their hooded cloak.

"Not often we get new faces down here..." they speak with an unusual cadence, "well, if you're here to stay, you'll only be a new face for so long, heheheee!"

Their laugh is shrill. You can see their shoulders roll while they cackle.

"Sorry, I didn't mean anything by it. I haven't spoken to anyone in some time..."