[@Raylah]

"Oh, unfortunately my son isn't nearly as fond of water as I am. It's such a shame... I'm not from here either, I'm afraid. My home is a large wetland across the sea far to the West. The water there is unrivalled, but I must say this river is certainly passable on water quality, if not size." 

Water was never the same in any two places. Sometimes it was cold and crystal clear, sometimes warm, sometimes murky, sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter. It could be pure and clean or contaminated and rotting. The salt levels could vary greatly. Sometimes it was thick with plant life, sometimes it was open and empty.

Her attention was drawn by mention of a dragon. "A dragon, you say? It's been some time since I've seen ome of my dear cousins... I'm afraid I haven't been to the Capital in some time either..."

"Lady Meowlune? Oh, what a lovely name." She chuckled at herself. "Oh, how silly of me... I forgot to introduce myself as well! I am Queen Victoria Elizabeth Louise Maria Dahlia. You may call me any number of those names in any order that suits you, though preferably with a title attached. "Your majesty" is preffered, but I won't scoff at "Lady" or perhaps "Miss" if I'm in a good mood. 

"Help yourself, dear! It's no trouble at all. I'd gladly repay you for the pleasant company with a meal anytime."

She lifted her snout calmly, and air could be heard rushing through her nostrils. "Oh! Here comes my boy now! Antony, dear? Did you have a lovely time in town?" she called.

From the other side of the clearing, a tall humanoid with distinct sharp horns emerged from the trees, a sack in his arms and a bag over his shoulder. "Mother...?" he called back. "Who are you talking to?" He didn't see anyone... Maybe they were behind her. 

"Say hello to Lady Meowlune, dear. Lady Meowlune, this is my son, Prince Antony James Grey."

"Lady... Meowlune?" He was close enough now to see the small black creature helping itself to the fish pile. He tilted his head slightly in mild confusion. It wasn't like his mother to hold conversations with random animals. He shrugged inwardly. He'd humored her on stranger things... And the cat [i]was[/i] pretty cute. He smiled and gave the cat a small bow. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Meowlune. How kind of you to join us for lunch."