The sunlight glittered on the lake’s surface as she swam beneath, her sleek, blue form cutting smoothly through the water. With a cautious glance, she poked her head above the surface, golden eyes locking onto the figure lounging near the shore. Curiosity twitched in her fins and tail as she hovered, with her water up to her chin, studying the stranger.

Her tail flicked lightly, sending gentle waves toward the rocks as she inched closer, careful, inquisitive, and utterly fascinated. She stopped at a safe distance. The human must have heard her swishing in the water since they sat up and noticed her. She simply tilted her head to the side. "What are you doing?"